oppose

Etymology

From Middle English opposen, from Old French opposer, from Latin ob (“before, against”) + Medieval Latin pono (“to put”), taking the place of Latin opponere (“to oppose”).

verb

1. To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.
   to oppose the king in battle
   to oppose a bill in Congress
   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.
   [T]hree walls had been left standing, with large intervals between each; and they would certainly oppose a most formidable interruption to an invader. 1839, Philip Meadows Taylor, Confessions of a Thug
4. To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit.