adjective
characterized by active hostility
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- opponent (or opposing) armies
verb
be against
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- express opposition to
- We oppose the ban on abortion
verb
fight against or resist strongly
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- The senator said he would oppose the bill
- Don't fight it!
verb
contrast with equal weight or force
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verb
set into opposition or rivalry
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- let them match their best athletes against ours
- pit a chess player against the Russian champion
- He plays his two children off against each other
verb
act against or in opposition to
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- She reacts negatively to everything I say
verb
be resistant to
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- The board opposed his motion