Added 9 October 2026
oppose
/əˈpəʊz/ verb
In Latin: intercēdō, adversor, refrāgor Wiktionary
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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
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To object to.
Many religious leaders oppose cloning humans.
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To present or set up in opposition; to pose.
They are opposed to any form of hierarchy.
Origin
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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