opposition

/ˌɑpəzˈɪʃən/ · 4 syllables

Meaning

noun

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
“he encountered a general feeling of resistance from many citizens”
the relation between opposed entities
the act of hostile groups opposing each other
“the government was not ready for a confrontation with the unions”
a contestant that you are matched against
a body of people united in opposing something
a direction opposite to another
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
“a soldier must be prepared to kill his enemies”
the major political party opposed to the party in office and prepared to replace it if elected
“Her Majesty's loyal opposition”

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