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Definition of Oppose
1. Verb. Be against; express opposition to. "Sam cannot oppose Sue "; "We oppose the ban on abortion"
Specialized synonyms: Contend, Contest, Repugn
Derivative terms: Opponent, Opponent, Opposer, Opposition
2. Verb. Fight against or resist strongly. "Don't fight it!"
Generic synonyms: Contend, Fight, Struggle
Specialized synonyms: Recalcitrate, Fend, Resist, Stand, Hold Out, Resist, Stand Firm, Withstand, Drive Back, Fight Off, Rebuff, Repel, Repulse
Derivative terms: Defensive, Fight, Fighter, Fighter, Opponent, Opposer, Opposition
3. Verb. Contrast with equal weight or force.
Specialized synonyms: Counterpoise, Counterpose, Counterweight
Generic synonyms: Contrast, Counterpoint
Derivative terms: Counterbalance
4. Verb. Set into opposition or rivalry. "He plays his two children off against each other"
Generic synonyms: Confront, Face
Derivative terms: Match, Opponent, Opponent, Playoff
5. Verb. Act against or in opposition to. "She reacts negatively to everything I say"
Generic synonyms: Act, Move
Specialized synonyms: Act On, Follow Up On, Pursue, Buck, Go Against
Derivative terms: Opponent, Opposer
6. Verb. Be resistant to. "The board opposed his motion"
Generic synonyms: Rebut, Refute
Specialized synonyms: Blackball, Negative, Veto, Dissent, Protest, Resist
Derivative terms: Opponent, Opposer
Definition of Oppose
1. v. t. To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit.
2. v. i. To be set opposite.
Definition of Oppose
1. to be in contention or conflict with [v -POSED, -POSING, -POSES]
Medical Definition of Oppose
1. 1. To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit. "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) Synonym: To combat, withstand, contradict, deny, gainsay, oppugn, contravene, check, obstruct. Origin: F. Opposer. See Ob-, Pose, and cf.2d Appose, Puzzle, Cf.L. Opponere, oppositum. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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