oppose
verb transitive[L. oppono, opposui. The change of n into s is unusual. Two different verbs may be used, as in L. fero, tuli. See Pose.]
s as z.
oppose
To set; against; to put in opposition, with a view to counterbalance or countervail, and thus to hinder defeat, destroy or prevent effect; as, to oppose one argument to another. I may without presumption oppose my single opinion to his.
oppose
To act against; to resist, either by physical means, by arguments or other means. The army opposed the progress of the enemy, but without success. Several members of the house strenuously opposed the bill, but it passed.
oppose
To check; to resist effectually. The army was not able to oppose the progress of the enemy.
oppose
To place in front; to set opposite.
oppose
To act against, as a competitor.