Category:Oppose

Op*pose", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Opposed; p. pr. & vb. n. Opposing.] Etym: [f. opposer. See ob-, pose, and cf.2d appose, puzzle, n. Cf.L. Opponere, oppositum.]

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.

Syn. -- to combat; withstand; contradict; deny; gainsay; oppugn; Contravene; check; obstruct.

Oppose Op*pose", v. i.

1. To be set opposite. Shak.

2. To act adversely or in opposition; -- with against or to; as, a Servant opposed against the act. [obs.] Shak.

3. To make objection or opposition in controversy.