transitive. = oppose, v. 5a.

transitive. To put forward, present, or consider by way of contrast or balance; to contrast; to set or hold in opposition to or †against.

transitive. To set in opposition, or over against each other.

To set in contrast or opposition to. Obsolete.

transitive. = contrapose, v.

gen. To set in opposition (two objects of like nature, or one with, rarely to, another) in order to show strikingly their different qualities or…