opposeth

Verb

oppose (third-person singular simple present opposes, present participle opposing, simple past and past participle opposed)

1. To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.
   • to oppose the king in battle

   Synonyms:

   confront, withstand, resist, hinder, obstruct, buck, react

2. To object to.
   • Many religious leaders oppose cloning humans.

   Synonyms:

   take issue with, speak out, contest, repugn, argue

3. To present or set up in opposition; to pose.
   • They are opposed to any form of hierarchy.
4. To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit.
   • Her grace sat down […] / In a rich chair of state; opposing freely / The beauty of her person to the people.1613 (date written), William Shakespeare, [John Fletcher], “The Famous History of the Life of King Henry the Eight”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio)...