opposition
noun
- 1
the major political party opposed to the party in office and prepared to replace it if elected
he encountered a general feeling of resistance from many citizens
despite opposition from the newspapers he went ahead
Her Majesty's loyal opposition
- 2
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
he encountered a general feeling of resistance from many citizens
despite opposition from the newspapers he went ahead
Her Majesty's loyal opposition
- 3
the act of hostile groups opposing each other
the government was not ready for a confrontation with the unions
the invaders encountered stiff opposition
- 4
a body of people united in opposing something
- 5
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
a soldier must be prepared to kill his enemies
- 6
a contestant that you are matched against
- 7
a direction opposite to another
- 8
the relation between opposed entities
Also useful for “opposition”:Crossword— A long fill for tough grids