opposeVillagers opposed plans to widen the carriageway.
objectNo one objected to the decision.
defyA few workers defied the decision to strike and went in to work.
speak out againstMore and more people are speaking out against this unpopular law.
declare againstUKShe declared against the new airport.
be againstHis parents were completely against the idea.
be dead set againstI am dead set against you going on an overnight trip alone.