Opposition

/ˌɒpəzˈɪʃən/

/ˌɑpəˈzɪʃən/

Opposition

a contestant that you are matched against

synonyms : opponent

sharp disagreement with a system, law, plan, etc.

synonyms : resistance

the relation between opposed entities

the act of hostile groups opposing each other

a body of people united in opposing something

the main political party opposed to the government

an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

synonyms : enemy

a direction opposite to another

Examples

1. The Opposition moved an amendment to the Bill.

2. The proposal was dropped after opposition from civil liberties groups.

3. The government rode roughshod over all opposition to the new measures.

4. Permission for the development was granted in the teeth of opposition from local shopkeepers.