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opposition

/ˌɑpʌzˈɪʃʌn/noun4 syllables

Opposition means: a contestant that you are matched against.

Synonyms for opposition7

noun, as in a contestant that you are matched against

opponent, opposite

noun, as in an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

enemy, foe

noun, as in the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

resistance

noun, as in the relation between opposed entities

oppositeness

noun, as in the act of hostile groups opposing each other

confrontation

What does opposition mean?8

noun

1

a contestant that you are matched against

2

an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)“a soldier must be prepared to kill his enemies”

3

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with“he encountered a general feeling of resistance from many citizens”

4

the relation between opposed entities

5

the act of hostile groups opposing each other“the government was not ready for a confrontation with the unions”

6

the major political party opposed to the party in office and prepared to replace it if elected“Her Majesty's loyal opposition”

7

a body of people united in opposing something

8

a direction opposite to another

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with opposition?60

two syllables

mission
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All 60 rhymes for opposition, grouped by syllable

Opposition in a sentence

  • The party in power is corrupt, but the opposition isn't much better.CK
  • The government is corrupt, but the opposition isn't much better.ravensfeather
  • Should the opposition win the election, a new government would have to be formed.sundown
  • If the opposition wins the election, a new government will have to be formed.sundown
  • The party in power is corrupt, but the opposition is little better.CK
  • Tomorrow, the president will meet with the leaders of the opposition.rul
  • In the teeth of their strong opposition, we carried out our plan.unknown
  • The ruling party is running a smear campaign against the opposition.CK

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Forms of opposition

as a noun

plural
oppositions