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To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to
exhibit. |
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To put in opposition, with a view to counterbalance or
countervail; to set against; to offer antagonistically. |
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To resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments,
etc.; to contend against; to confront; to resist; to withstand; as, to
oppose the king in battle; to oppose a bill in Congress. |
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To compete with; to strive against; as, to oppose a rival
for a prize. |
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To be set opposite. |
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To act adversely or in opposition; -- with against or
to; as, a servant opposed against the act. |
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To make objection or opposition in controversy. |