French Meaning of oppose

s'opposer

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Definitions and Meaning of oppose in English

Wordnet

oppose (v)

be against; express opposition to

fight against or resist strongly

contrast with equal weight or force

set into opposition or rivalry

act against or in opposition to

be resistant to

Webster

oppose (n.)

To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit.

To put in opposition, with a view to counterbalance or countervail; to set against; to offer antagonistically.

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.

To compete with; to strive against; as, to oppose a rival for a prize.

Webster

oppose (v. i.)

To be set opposite.

To act adversely or in opposition; -- with against or to; as, a servant opposed against the act.

To make objection or opposition in controversy.

FAQs About the word oppose

s'opposer

be against; express opposition to, fight against or resist strongly, contrast with equal weight or force, set into opposition or rivalry, act against or in oppo

résister,défier,combat,repousser,résister,balk,mâle,défi,combat,rivaliser (avec)

S'incliner,capituler (devant),céder à,se courber,soumettre (à),succomber (à),se rendre (à),céder à,céder (à quelqu'un/quelque chose)

opposal => opposition, opposable => opposable, opposability => Opposabilité, opportunity cost => Coût d'opportunité, opportunity => opportunité,