That opposes or oppose; on the opposite side.

present participle of oppose

in contrast to, rather than, instead of; particularly used in defining a concept by providing an example that does not fall inside the concept.

(archaic) opposition

The condition or quality of being opposable (capable of being placed opposite to something else). / The condition or quality of being opposable (capable of being resisted).

plural of opposal

plural of opposer

One who opposes, one who shows opposition.

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 present or set up in opposition; to pose.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of oppose