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(verb) contradict, controvert
be resistant to
The board opposed his motion
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
(verb) fight, fight back, fight down, defend
fight against or resist strongly
The senator said he would oppose the bill; Don't fight it!
(verb) react
act against or in opposition to
She reacts negatively to everything I say
(verb) counterbalance
contrast with equal weight or force