oppose

verb

1. be against; express opposition to

   verb.communication

   Examples

   We oppose the ban on abortion.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. fight against or resist strongly

   verb.competition

   Examples

   The senator said he would oppose the bill.

   Synonyms defend fight fight back fight down

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. contrast with equal weight or force

   verb.stative

   Synonyms counterbalance

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. set into opposition or rivalry

   verb.competition

   Synonyms match pit play off

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. act against or in opposition to

   verb.social

   Synonyms react

   Source: WordNet 3.0

6. be resistant to

   verb.communication

   Examples

   The board opposed his motion.

   Synonyms contradict controvert

   Source: WordNet 3.0

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

   verb

   Source: webster1913

8. To be set opposite.

   verb

   Source: webster1913