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oppose definition

op·pose (ə pōz′)

transitive verb opposed -·posed′, opposing -·pos′·ing

  1. to set against; place opposite, in balance or contrast
  2. to contend with in speech or action; resist; withstand

Etymology: ME opposen < OFr opposer, altered (infl. by poser: see pose) < L opponere: see opponent

intransitive verb

to act in opposition

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