oppose

op-pose · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To actively resist or fight against something or someone.

  2. 2.

    To compete against someone.

  3. 3.

    To be in contrast or conflict with something.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    as opposed to — in contrast to; rather than

Related words

Antonyms: endorse, favor, support
See also: opponent, opposed, opposing, opposition
Synonyms: challenge, contest, fight, resist

Etymology

From Old French opposer, from Latin opponere ("to set against"), from ob- ("against") + ponere ("to put, place").