Oppose
Oppose , transitive verb
[French opposer. See Ob-, Pose, and compare2d Appose, Puzzle, n. CompareL. opponere, oppositum.]
1.
To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit.
Her grace sat down...
In a rich chair of state; opposing freely
The beauty of her person to the people.
2.
To put in opposition, with a view to counterbalance or countervail; to set against; to offer antagonistically.
I may... oppose my single opinion to his.
3.
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.
4.
To compete with; to strive against; as, to oppose a rival for a prize.
I am... too weak
To oppose your cunning.
Oppose (op*pōz") , intransitive verb
1.
To be set opposite. — Shakespeare
2.
To act adversely or in opposition; -- with against or to; as, a servant opposed against the act. [Obsolete] — Shakespeare
3.
To make objection or opposition in controversy.