Oppose (Verb)
Meaning 1
Contrast with equal weight or force.
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
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Meaning 2
Be against; express opposition to; "We oppose the ban on abortion".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 3
Set into opposition or rivalry; "let them match their best athletes against ours"; "pit a chess player against the Russian champion"; "He plays his two children off against each other".
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Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
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Meaning 4
Be resistant to; "The board opposed his motion".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 5
Fight against or resist strongly; "The senator said he would oppose the bill"; "Don't fight it!".
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Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
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Meaning 6
Act against or in opposition to; "She reacts negatively to everything I say".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.