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opposition

noun

/ˌɒpəˈzɪʃən/

Meaning

the action of opposing or resisting something

The opposition to the new law was strong.

resistance, defiance, objection, protest

support, cooperation

political opposition, strong opposition, fierce opposition, lead the opposition

a natural tendency or inclination to behave in a particular way

the underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process

a person who travels about selling goods, typically from door to door or on the street

the quality of being closely connected or appropriate

a distinct period or stage in a process of change or development

a district or area around or near a particular place