“使对立”常见的英文表达可以是 “create opposition” 、“foster opposition” 或 “set (someone/something) against (someone/something else)” 。具体使用哪个表达，可根据语境和表达侧重点来选择：
create opposition：强调主动制造出对立局面或引发对立情绪。例如：The new policy is likely to create opposition among some groups.（新政策很可能会在一些群体中引发对立情绪 。）
foster opposition：侧重于通过某种方式逐渐培养、助长对立。例如：His controversial statements fostered opposition within the community.（他那些有争议的言论在社区内助长了对立情绪 。）
set (someone/something) against (someone/something else)：更具体地表达让某人或某物与另一人或另一物形成对立关系。例如：The media's biased reporting set the two political parties against each other.（媒体带有偏见的报道让这两个政党相互对立起来 。）