OPPOSITION

Definition

1. noun the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with. — synonyms: resistance
2. noun the relation between opposed entities. — synonyms: oppositeness
3. noun the act of hostile groups opposing each other. — synonyms: confrontation
4. noun a contestant that you are matched against. — synonyms: opponent, opposite
5. noun a body of people united in opposing something.
6. noun a direction opposite to another.
7. noun an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force). — synonyms: enemy, foe, foeman
8. noun the major political party opposed to the party in office and prepared to replace it if elected.