Oppose

Op`pose´ Pronunciation: ǒp`pōz´

v. t.	1.	To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit. [imp. & p. p. Opposed ; p. pr. & vb. n. Opposing.] Her grace sat down . . . In a rich chair of state; opposing freely The beauty of her person to the people. - Shak.
	2.	To put in opposition, with a view to counterbalance or countervail; to set against; to offer antagonistically. I may . . . oppose my single opinion to his. - Locke.
	3.	To resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against; to confront; to resist; to withstand; as, to oppose the king in battle; to oppose a bill in Congress.
	4.	To compete with; to strive against; as, to oppose a rival for a prize. I am . . . too weak To oppose your cunning. - Shak.
v. i.	1.	To be set opposite.
	2.	To act adversely or in opposition; - with against or to; as, a servant opposed against the act.
	3.	To make objection or opposition in controversy.

Verb	1.	oppose - be against; express opposition to; "We oppose the ban on abortion"
	2.	oppose - fight against or resist strongly; "The senator said he would oppose the bill"; "Don't fight it!" Synonyms: fight down, fight, fight back, defend
	3.	oppose - oppose with equal weight or force Synonyms: counterbalance
	4.	oppose - set into opposition or rivalry; "let them match their best athletes against ours"; "pit a chess player against the Russian champion"; "He plays his two children off against each other" Synonyms: pit, play off, match
	5.	oppose - act against or in opposition to; "She reacts negatively to everything I say" Synonyms: react
	6.	oppose - be resistant to; "The board opposed his motion" Synonyms: controvert, contradict

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