oppose

verb

1. be against; express opposition to"We oppose the ban on abortion"
2. fight against or resist strongly"The senator said he would oppose the bill"
3. contrast with equal weight or force
4. set into opposition or rivalry"let them match their best athletes against ours"
5. act against or in opposition to"She reacts negatively to everything I say"
6. be resistant to"The board opposed his motion"