Dictionary Check: opposition
"opposition" is a valid word!
Scrabble
14
points
Words with Friends
17
points
Definition
noun
the major political party opposed to the party in office and prepared to replace it if elected
Example:
"Her Majesty's loyal opposition"
noun
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
Example:
"he encountered a general feeling of resistance from many citizens"
noun
the relation between opposed entities
noun
the act of hostile groups opposing each other
Example:
"the government was not ready for a confrontation with the unions"
noun
a contestant that you are matched against
noun
a body of people united in opposing something
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