counterpoint vs oppose

counterpoint is a noun but oppose is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
counterpoint	Yes	No	Yes	No
oppose	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, oppose is a hyponym of counterpoint; that is, oppose is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than counterpoint:

Other hyponyms of counterpoint include counterbalance, conflict, foil.

counterpoint (noun)	oppose (noun)
a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies

counterpoint (verb)	oppose (verb)
write in counterpoint	be resistant to
to show differences when compared; be different	be against; express opposition to
	set into opposition or rivalry
	fight against or resist strongly
	act against or in opposition to
	contrast with equal weight or force