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verb (v)

• be against; express opposition to(verb.communication)

  Example:
  We oppose the ban on abortion.
  

  source: wordnet30
• fight against or resist strongly(verb.competition)

  Example:
  The senator said he would oppose the bill.
  

  Synonym:
  defend, fight, fight back, fight down
  

  source: wordnet30
• contrast with equal weight or force(verb.stative)

  Synonym:
  counterbalance
  

  source: wordnet30
• set into opposition or rivalry(verb.competition)

  Synonym:
  match, pit, play off
  

  source: wordnet30
• act against or in opposition to(verb.social)

  Synonym:
  react
  

  source: wordnet30
• be resistant to(verb.communication)

  Example:
  The board opposed his motion.
  

  Synonym:
  contradict, controvert
  

  source: wordnet30
• To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit.(verb)

  source: webster1913
• To be set opposite.(verb)

  source: webster1913