be against; express opposition to; We oppose the ban on abortion'
fight against or resist strongly; The senator said he would oppose the bill; Dont fight it!
[ Syn: fight , fight back , fight down , defend ]
contrast with equal weight or force
[ Syn: counterbalance ]
set into opposition or rivalry; let them match their best athletes against ours; pit a chess player against the Russian champion; He plays his two children off against each other
act against or in opposition to; She reacts negatively to everything I say
[ Syn: react ]
be resistant to; The board opposed his motion
[ Syn: controvert , contradict ]