Oppose

To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit.

To put in opposition, with a view to counterbalance or countervail; to set against; to offer antagonistically.

To resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against; to confront; to resist; to withstand; as, to oppose the king in battle; to oppose a bill in Congress.

To compete with; to strive against; as, to oppose a rival for a prize.

To be set opposite.

To act adversely or in opposition; -- with against or to; as, a servant opposed against the act.

To make objection or opposition in controversy.

be against; express opposition to; "We oppose the ban on abortion"

be resistant to; "The board opposed his motion"

contrast with equal weight or force