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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Chlorous :: Chlorous (a.) Pertaining to, or resembling, the electro-negative character of chlorine; hence, electro-negative; -- opposed to basylous or zincous..
Antiperistaltic :: Antiperistaltic (a.) Opposed to, or checking motion; acting upward; -- applied to an inverted action of the intestinal tube..
Guilding :: Guilding (n.) Any superficial coating or appearance, as opposed to what is solid and genuine..
Oppose :: Oppose (n.) To compete with; to strive against; as, to oppose a rival for a prize..
Positive :: Positive (a.) Hence, basic; metallic; not acid; -- opposed to negative, and said of metals, bases, and basic radicals..
Inimical :: Inimical (a.) Opposed in tendency, influence, or effects; antagonistic; inconsistent; incompatible; adverse; repugnant..
Carnal :: Carnal (a.) Of or pertaining to the body or its appetites; animal; fleshly; sensual; given to sensual indulgence; lustful; human or worldly as opposed to spiritual.
Indulge :: Indulge (v. t.) To be complacent toward; to give way to; not to oppose or restrai.
Industry :: Industry (n.) Habitual diligence in any employment or pursuit, either bodily or mental; steady attention to business; assiduity; -- opposed to sloth and idleness; as, industry pays debts, while idleness or despair will increase them..
Plus :: Plus (a.) More, required to be added; positive, as distinguished from negative; -- opposed to minus..
Wax :: Wax (v. i.) To increase in size; to grow bigger; to become larger or fuller; -- opposed to wane.
Lenity :: Lenity (n.) The state or quality of being lenient; mildness of temper or disposition; gentleness of treatment; softness; tenderness; clemency; -- opposed to severity and rigor.
Opposite :: Opposite (n.) That which is opposed or contrary; as, sweetness and its opposite..
Consignor :: Consignor (n.) One who consigns something to another; -- opposed to consignee.
Subagency :: Subaerial (a.) Beneath the sky; in the open air; specifically (Geol.), taking place on the earth's surface, as opposed to subaqueous..
Reluctant :: Reluctant (a.) Striving against; opposed in desire; unwilling; disinclined; loth.
Tongue :: Tongue (n.) Speech; words or declarations only; -- opposed to thoughts or actions.
Ulotrichous :: Ulotrichous (a.) Having woolly or crispy hair; -- opposed to leiotrichous.
Infield :: Infield (n.) The diamond; -- opposed to outfield. See Diamond, n., 5..
Collateral :: Collateral (a.) Descending from the same stock or ancestor, but not in the same line or branch or one from the other; -- opposed to lineal..
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