opposition (Meaning)
opposition (n)
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
the relation between opposed entities
the act of hostile groups opposing each other
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)
the major political party opposed to the party in office and prepared to replace it if elected
opposition (n.)
The act of opposing; an attempt to check, restrain, or defeat; resistance.
The state of being placed over against; situation so as to front something else.
Repugnance; contrariety of sentiment, interest, or purpose; antipathy.
That which opposes; an obstacle; specifically, the aggregate of persons or things opposing; hence, in politics and parliamentary practice, the party opposed to the party in power.
The situation of a heavenly body with respect to another when in the part of the heavens directly opposite to it; especially, the position of a planet or satellite when its longitude differs from that of the sun 180
The relation between two propositions when, having the same subject and predicate, they differ in quantity, or in quality, or in both; or between two propositions which have the same matter but a different form.
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opposition Sentence Examples
- The politician faced fierce opposition from the opposing party.
- The proposal encountered strong opposition from environmental groups.
- The team's coach faced opposition from players who disagreed with his tactics.
- The government's decision sparked widespread opposition from the public.
- The defendant presented several witnesses to prove his innocence, despite the opposition of the prosecutor.
- The opposing side presented a convincing argument, but the jury ultimately ruled in favor of the plaintiff.
- The opposition party attempted to disrupt the parliament session with protests.
- The resistance movement gained support by rallying opposition to the authoritarian regime.
- The scientist's theory faced opposition from fellow researchers who doubted its validity.
- The opposition leader organized a rally to voice their concerns and demand change.
FAQs About the word opposition
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with, the relation between opposed entities, the act of hostile groups opposing each other, a c
resistance, objection,protest, defiance, recalcitrance, noncompliance, demur, disobedience, reservation, compunction
approval, acceptance, acquiescence, acquiescence, approval, acceptance, compliance, compliance, obedience,obedience
The politician faced fierce opposition from the opposing party.
The proposal encountered strong opposition from environmental groups.
The team's coach faced opposition from players who disagreed with his tactics.
The government's decision sparked widespread opposition from the public.
