opposes

verb

To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.

To object to.

To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit.

To present or set up in opposition; to pose.

Roots

ponopos- · Latin · put, place

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