Definitions
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
Word origin
From Middle English opposicioun, from Old French oposicion (whence French opposition), from Late Latin oppositiō, translating Ancient Greek ἀντίθεσις (antíthesis), from the past participle stem of classical Latin oppōnō (“to set against”). Equivalent to oppose + -ition.
Used in a sentence
“The two politicians are in opposition to the bill.”
“The proposal met with strong opposition from local residents.”
“That worries the government, which fears that environmental activism could become the foundation for more general political opposition.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Resistance side”10 letters
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