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Opposition
01
a person or group that competes against another in a contest, competition, or conflict
Examples
The boxer trained hard to face his opposition in the final match.
In the tournament, she outperformed her opposition, securing the gold medal.
02
sharp disagreement with a system, law, plan, etc.
Examples
The citizens voiced opposition to the new tax.
She expressed opposition to the proposed policy.
03
the relation between opposed entities
Examples
The opposition between good and evil is central to the story.
The two colors are in direct opposition on the color wheel.
04
the act of hostile groups opposing each other
Examples
The opposition between rival factions led to unrest.
Two armies were in opposition along the border.
05
a body of people united in opposing something
06
the main political party opposed to the government
Examples
The opposition criticized the government's handling of the economic crisis.
The leader of the opposition promised to hold the government accountable for its actions.
07
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
Examples
The troops engaged the opposition in the valley.
Soldiers advanced against the opposition.
08
a direction opposite to another
Examples
The wind blew in opposition to the ship's course.
The two magnets were placed in opposition.
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