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Synonyms & Similar Words
resistance
defiance
dissent
disagreement
protest
rebellion
revolt
uprising
insurrection
antagonism
hostility
animosity
aversion
dislike
disapproval
criticism
objection
disaccord
discord
strife
contention
conflict
clash
oppositional
counteraction
reaction
rebuttal
refutation
denial
repudiation
renunciation
rejection
resistance movement
nonconformity
noncompliance
disobedience
unconformity
Meaning of Opposition
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, opposition refers to the action of opposing something, especially a policy or a group of people, or the state of being opposed.
Definitions
- * Merriam-Webster defines opposition as a person or group that opposes something, or the act of being against something.
Example Uses
- The opposition party in the government strongly disagreed with the new tax policy.
- * The teacher faced opposition from the students when she introduced a new, stricter homework policy.
- * The environmental group has been in opposition to the construction of the new factory due to concerns about pollution.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
support
agreement
approval
consent
acceptance
compliance
obedience
conformity
harmony
cooperation
collaboration
unity
accord
concord
unanimity
assent
acquiescence
endorsement
ratification
validation
confirmation
affirmation
alignment
concurrence
consensus
sympatico