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.
stand out againstMore people are standing out against the corruption of the local government.
declare againstUKShe declared against the new airport.
be againstHis parents were completely against the idea.