oppose.
To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.
Meaning & usage
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
to oppose a bill in Congress
To object to.
Many religious leaders oppose cloning humans.
To present or set up in opposition; to pose.
They are opposed to any form of hierarchy.
To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit.
Where this word comes from
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”).
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