Match and Oppose

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Match verb - Set into opposition or rivalry.

Usage example: let them match their best athletes against ours

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Oppose is a synonym for match in conflict topic. In some cases you can use "Oppose" instead a verb "Match", when it comes to topics like support.

Nearby Words: matched, matching, matcher

Oppose verb - Set into opposition or rivalry.

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Match is a synonym for oppose in support topic. You can use "Match" instead a verb "Oppose", if it concerns topics such as compare, counterbalance.

Nearby Words: opposition, opposing

They'll step forward, even if they're no match for the villain, and say something to the effect of "As long as one person is left to oppose you, you'll never win." The other civilians, inspired by this person's bravery, also rise up in defiance of the villain.

Source: As Long as There Is One Man
To make the system more complex, trying to Control or Neutralize a group means attacks get a bonus when alignments match (except Fanatic) and a penalty when they oppose; attempting to Destroy (permanently remove) a group reverses the penalties and bonuses from alignment.

Source: Elemental Rock-Paper-Scissors
He makes sure Ferdinand means it by pretending to oppose the match.

Source: Perfectly Arranged Marriage

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