Definition of oppose

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Oppose (n.) To compete with; to strive against; as, to oppose a rival for a prize..

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Ventral :: Ventral (a.) Of or pertaining to the lower side or surface of a creeping moss or other low flowerless plant. Opposed to dorsal.
Inclusive :: Inclusive (a.) Comprehending the stated limit or extremes; as, from Monday to Saturday inclusive, that is, taking in both Monday and Saturday; -- opposed to exclusive..
External :: External (a.) Outward; exterior; relating to the outside, as of a body; being without; acting from without; -- opposed to internal; as, the external form or surface of a body..
Constant :: Constant (v. t.) Firm; solid; fixed; immovable; -- opposed to fluid.
Catabaptist :: Catabaptist (n.) One who opposes baptism, especially of infants..
Antichristian :: Antichristian (a.) Opposed to the Christian religion.
Parataxis :: Parataxis (n.) The mere ranging of propositions one after another, without indicating their connection or interdependence; -- opposed to syntax..
Preceding :: Preceding (a.) Going before; -- opposed to following.
Negative :: Negative (a.) Denying; implying, containing, or asserting denial, negation or refusal; returning the answer no to an inquiry or request; refusing assent; as, a negative answer; a negative opinion; -- opposed to affirmative..
Blackwash :: Blackwash (n.) A wash that blackens, as opposed to whitewash; hence, figuratively, calumny..
Primitive :: Primitive (n.) An original or primary word; a word not derived from another; -- opposed to derivative.
Besieger :: Besieger (n.) One who besieges; -- opposed to the besieged.
Daylight :: Daylight (n.) The light of day as opposed to the darkness of night; the light of the sun, as opposed to that of the moon or to artificial light..
Leptorhine :: Leptorhine (a.) Having the nose narrow; -- said esp. of the skull. Opposed to platyrhine.
Exterior :: Exterior (a.) External; on the outside; without the limits of; extrinsic; as, an object exterior to a man, opposed to what is within, or in his mind..
Stand :: Stand (n.) To be supported on the feet, in an erect or nearly erect position; -- opposed to lie, sit, kneel, etc..
Defect :: Defect (n.) Want or absence of something necessary for completeness or perfection; deficiency; -- opposed to superfluity.
Jovinianist :: "Jovinianist (n.) An adherent to the doctrines of Jovinian, a monk of the fourth century, who denied the virginity of Mary, and opposed the asceticism of his time..
Exterior :: Exterior (a.) External; outward; pertaining to that which is external; -- opposed to interior; as, the exterior part of a sphere..
Encephalous :: Encephalous (a.) Having a head; -- said of most Mollusca; -- opposed to acephalous.
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