opposed; opposing
Definition of oppose
1
: to place over against something so as to provide resistance, counterbalance, or contrast
one military force opposed to another concreteness as opposed to abstraction— L. E. Lynch
2
: to place opposite or against something
oppose the enemy oppose a congressional bill
3
: to offer resistance to
Test Your Vocabulary
Odd Habits and Quirks
-
- Which of the following best describes an easily irritated person?

Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!
TAKE THE QUIZ
A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share oppose
Time Traveler for oppose
The first known use of oppose was in 1579
See more words from the same year