oppose

verb

1. 1

   be against; express opposition to

   We oppose the ban on abortion

2. 2

   be resistant to

   The board opposed his motion

3. 3

   set into opposition or rivalry

   let them match their best athletes against ours

   pit a chess player against the Russian champion

4. 4

   fight against or resist strongly

   The senator said he would oppose the bill

   Don't fight it!

5. 5

   act against or in opposition to

   She reacts negatively to everything I say

6. 6

   contrast with equal weight or force