juxtapose

/d‍ʒˈʌkstɐpˌə‍ʊz/

/ˌdʒəkstəˈpoʊz/

to juxtapose

MAIN VERB

to set different things next to each other for clear comparison or contrast

Examples

1. This codex juxtaposes science with science parody.

2. Do not juxtapose numbers.

3. He's juxtaposing the party sign in the background with his innocent look. - Non-partylike vibe.

4. At one point, he skillfully juxtaposes the idealism of the students with the awful opportunism and deal-making of the people in power.