oppose

verb4

1. •
   To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.

   • There is still time to oppose this plan.
2. •
   To object to.

   • Many religious leaders oppose cloning humans.
3. •
   To present or set up in opposition; to pose.

   • They are opposed to any form of hierarchy.
   • , Book I I may […] oppose my single opinion to his.
4. •
   To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit.

   • Her grace sat down […] / In a rich chair of state; opposing freely / The beauty of her person to the people. — 1613