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What does "oppose" mean?

Oppose: 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.

Additional senses

  1. 2.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.
  2. 3.To compete with; to strive against; as, to oppose a rival for a prize. I am . . . too weak To oppose your cunning. Shak.
  3. 4.To be set opposite. Shak.
  4. 5.To act adversely or in opposition; -- with against or to; as, a servant opposed against the act. [Obs.] Shak.
  5. 6.To make objection or opposition in controversy.

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