juxtapose UK /ˈd͡ʒʌk.stə.pəʊz/US /ˈd͡ʒʌk.stəˌpoʊz/ verb1 •To place side by side, especially for contrast or comparison.The artist used contrasting colors to juxtapose light and dark.The documentary effectively juxtaposes the lives of two rival politicians. formsjuxtaposed · juxtaposing · juxtaposes