Word Meaning

opposes definition and meaning

n. To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit.
n. To put in opposition, with a view to counterbalance or countervail; to set against; to offer antagonistically.
n. 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.
n. To compete with; to strive against; as, to oppose a rival for a prize.
v. i. To be set opposite.
v. i. To act adversely or in opposition; -- with against or to; as, a servant opposed against the act.
v. i. To make objection or opposition in controversy.

Crossword clues for opposes

- Act against
- Actively resist
- Be against
- Contend against
- Dispute
- Fight against
- Fight against half-open attitude
- Go against
- Object to
- Resist
- Resist strongly
- Resist surgical stance
- Return some Aesop poetry to counter
- Run against
- Take a stand against
- belies
- Faces
- Is against
- Is against outside ownership positions
- Objects to
- Resists