oppose

About 6.68 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. verb 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

2. verb To object to.

   Many religious leaders oppose cloning humans.

3. verb To present or set up in opposition; to pose.

   They are opposed to any form of hierarchy.

4. verb To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit.

Similar words

contradict controvert fight back fight down fight counterbalance react defend pit match

Often followed by

the it them him a any this to his

Word family

opposed opposer opposers opposes opposing