verb#1,649 by frequency
oppose
/əˈpəʊz/
To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against; To object to
- he/she/it
- opposes
- past
- opposed
- past participle
- opposed
Meanings
- 1
To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against
He joined the opposing team.
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My parents were opposed to our marriage.
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- 2
To object to
- 3
To present or set up in opposition; to poserare
- 4
To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibitrare