kɒntɹəˈdɪkt ˌkaʊntə(ɹ)ˈbæləns dɪˈfɛnd dɛˈfɛnd faɪt

faɪt bæk əˈpəʊz əˈpoʊz ɹiːˈækt be against; express opposition to We oppose the ban on abortion be resistant to The board opposed his motion set into opposition or rivalry let them match their best athletes against ours pit a chess player against the Russian champion He plays his two children off against each other fight against or resist strongly The senator said he would oppose the bill Don't fight it! act against or in opposition to She reacts negatively to everything I say contrast with equal weight or force