oppose
To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.
Verb 4 meanings
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 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.
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”).
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OPPOSE at a glance
OPPOSE has 6 letters and scores 10 points in Scrabble (O 1 + P 3 + P 3 + O 1 + S 1 + E 1) and 12 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #7,704 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with oppose
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