Antonyms for opposition
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : op-uh-zish-uh n |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˌɒp əˈzɪʃ ən |
Definition of opposition
Origin :- late 14c., an astrological term for the situation of two heavenly bodies exactly across from one another in the heavens, from Old French oposicion (12c.) or directly from Latin oppositionem (nominative oppositio) "act of opposing, a placing against," noun of action from past participle stem of opponere "set against" (see opponent). Meaning "that which is opposite something else" is from 1540s; meaning "contrast, antagonism" first attested 1580s; sense of "political party opposed to the one in power" is from 1704. Related: Oppositional.
- noun obstruction, antagonism
- noun person, people competing
- It was incumbent upon Mr. Gladstone to lead the opposition to this motion.
- Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
- The Opposition was such as could no longer impede the operations of the next session.
- Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
- But various interests were antagonized, and opposition was aroused.
- Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
- The policy of the opposition was coercion, while that of the government was autonomy.
- Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
- Concessions were made, but they failed to reconcile the opposition.
- Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
- The opposition spoke of the measure as a "Bradlaugh Relief Bill."
- Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
- The strength and the eloquence were on the side of the opposition, but the votes were for the Government.
- Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
- The grounds were in excellent condition, and the opposition boys were at their best.
- Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
- That he should marry her notwithstanding our opposition, and without the consent of his father?
- Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
- Instead of this, it was the aim of our diplomacy to dissipate the opposition.
- Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
Synonyms for opposition
- action
- adversary
- antagonist
- antinomy
- antithesis
- aversion
- brush
- civil disobedience
- clash
- combat
- competition
- con
- conflict
- confronting
- contention
- contest
- contradistinction
- contraposition
- contrariety
- counteraction
- counterattack
- defense
- defiance
- disapproval
- disputant
- duel
- encounter
- enemy
- engagement
- foe
- fray
- grapple
- hostility
- iconoclast
- negativism
- obstructiveness
- opponent
- opposure
- oppugnancy
- other side
- prevention
- rebel
- repugnance
- repulsion
- resistance
- rival
- rivalry
- skirmish
- strife
- struggle
- unfriendliness
- violation
- war
- warfare
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