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opposition

/ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/

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noun

plural -tions

[noncount] :actions or opinions that show that you disagree with or disapprove of someone or something

They're going ahead with the plans despite strong/fierce opposition from residents.

The nominee faces strong opposition in the Senate.

The proposed change has met with opposition from the town's business leaders. - often + to

He expressed his opposition to the new law.

[noncount] :action that is done to stop or defeat someone or something

Rebels have so far offered little opposition to advancing troops.

the opposition

a person or group that you are trying to defeat or succeed against :a person or group that you are competing with

Each candidate is focused on raising more money than the opposition.

The coach advised her team not to underestimate the opposition.

b or the Opposition :a political party that is trying to replace the political party in power

The opposition is likely to win (in) the upcoming elections.

The leader of the Opposition criticized the prime minister for his comments. - often used before another noun

He's a member of the country's opposition party.

[noncount] formal :the state or relationship of two things that are completely different from each other

Her article looks at the opposition between science and religion.

in opposition to

in a way that is against someone or something

He spoke in opposition to the new law.

Her theories stand in opposition to traditional beliefs.

in a way that shows how two things are different or disagree

two words that can be defined in opposition to each other