transitive. To make (a way) impassable by blocking up its passage or outlet. to stop one's way: to stand in one's way, bar one's passage, oppose one…

To act in opposition, be opposed (to); to act inconsistently.

transitive. To set (something) against or in opposition, to contrast.

transitive. To be or act in opposition to (a person or thing); to counter, oppose; to thwart, obstruct, impede. Also occasionally intransitive with ag…

to make obstacle: to offer resistance or opposition; to object or refuse. Chiefly Scottish in later use. Obsolete.

figurative. Of persons: To contend, fight with immaterial weapons; to carry on a metaphorical warfare… simply.

intransitive. To speak or act in contradiction or opposition; to be adverse or at variance, to conflict. Const. with. Now rare or Obsolete.

intransitive. To contend or stand in opposition; spec. to speak as defender or opponent in a debate (cf. oppose, v. 1b). Obsolete.

intransitive. To fight, argue, or contend; to offer resistance. Also with against. Obsolete.

Chiefly Law. transitive. To object to or resist by argument; to speak against. Also: spec. to object to on legal grounds; to contest the legality or…

Scottish and Irish English (northern). intransitive. To quarrel or contend with; to act in opposition; to be awkward, obstructive, obstinate, or…

intransitive. Of two or more forces: to act in mutual opposition or antagonism; to counteract or oppose one another. Now rare.