oppose

 
Pronunciation: /əˈpəʊz/

verb

[with object]
  • disagree with and attempt to prevent, especially by argument: a majority of the electorate opposed EC membership
  • actively resist (a person or system): a workers' movement opposed the regime
  • compete with (someone): a candidate to oppose the leader in the presidential contest

Derivatives

opposer

noun

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French opposer, from Latin opponere (see opponent), but influenced by Latin oppositus 'set or placed against' and Old French poser 'to place'

Spelling help

Spell oppose and the related words opposite and opposition with a double p.