2 Verbs to Use for the Word opposing

His experiments have drawn forth rules of confidence, which he dares oppose against all the fears of distrust; wherein he thinks it safe to charge God with what he hath done, with what he hath promised.

I, with a different fate, pursued in vain The haughty Cælia, till my just disdain 10 Of her neglect, above that passion borne, Did pride to pride oppose, and scorn to scorn.

2 Verbs to Use for the Word  opposing