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opposition
noun op·po·si·tion \ˌä-pə-ˈzi-shən\
: actions or opinions that show that you disagree with or disapprove of someone or something
: action that is done to stop or defeat someone or something
the opposition : a person or group that you are trying to defeat or succeed against : a person or group that you are competing with
Full Definition of OPPOSITION
1
: a configuration in which one celestial body is opposite another (as the sun) in the sky or in which the elongation is near or equal to 180 degrees
2
: the relation between two propositions having the same subject and predicate but differing in quantity or quality or both
3
: an act of setting opposite or over against : the condition of being so set
4
: hostile or contrary action or condition
5
a : something that opposes; specifically : a body of persons opposing something b often capitalized : a political party opposing and prepared to replace the party in power
— op·po·si·tion·al \-ˈzish-nəl, -ˈzi-shə-nəl\ adjective
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First Known Use of OPPOSITION
14th century
Related to OPPOSITION
- Synonyms
- defiance, resistance
- Antonyms
- acquiescence
Rhymes with OPPOSITION
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OPPOSITION Defined for Kids
opposition
noun op·po·si·tion \ˌä-pə-ˈzi-shən\
Definition of OPPOSITION for Kids
1
: the state of disagreeing with or disapproving of <He voiced his opposition.>
2
: the action of resisting <The proposal met with fierce opposition.>
3
: a group of people that disagree with, disapprove of, or resist someone or something
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