oppose

verb

• 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."

• To object to.

  "Many religious leaders oppose cloning humans."

• To present or set up in opposition; to pose.

  "They are opposed to any form of hierarchy."

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