OPPOSITION
Scrabble letter values: O1P3P3O1S1I1T1I1O1N1 = 14
Definition
- noun the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with. — synonyms: resistance
- noun the relation between opposed entities. — synonyms: oppositeness
- noun the act of hostile groups opposing each other. — synonyms: confrontation
- noun a contestant that you are matched against. — synonyms: opponent, opposite
- noun a body of people united in opposing something.
- noun a direction opposite to another.
- noun an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force). — synonyms: enemy, foe, foeman
- noun the major political party opposed to the party in office and prepared to replace it if elected.
Examples
- “he encountered a general feeling of resistance from many citizens”
- “despite opposition from the newspapers he went ahead”
- “the government was not ready for a confrontation with the unions”