oppose

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   be resistant to

   The board opposed my motion.

2. 2
   verb

   fight against or resist strongly

   The senator said they would oppose the bill.

3. 3
   verb

   To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.

   to oppose the king in battle

4. 4
   verb

   To object to.

   Many religious leaders oppose cloning humans.

5. 5
   verb

   To present or set up in opposition; to pose.

   They are opposed to any form of hierarchy.

6. 6
   verb

   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.

7. 7
   verb

   be against

8. 8
   verb

   set into opposition or rivalry

Etymology

From Middle English opposen, from Old French opposer, from Latin ob (“before, against”) + Medieval Latin pono (“to put”), taking the place of Latin opponere (“to oppose”).