<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object), opposed, opposing.</li><li>to act against or provide resistance to; combat: to vigorously oppose tyranny in every form.</li><li>to stand in the way of; hinder; obstruct.</li><li>to set as an opponent or adversary.</li><li>to be hostile or adverse to, as in opinion: to oppose a resolution in a debate.</li><li>to set as an obstacle or hindrance.</li><li>to set against in some relation, especially to demonstrate a comparison or contrast: to oppose advantages to disadvantages.</li><li>to use or take as being opposite or contrary.</li><li>to set (something) over against something else in place, or to set (two things) so as to face or be opposite to one another.</li></ul>