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"
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noun

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

Example: "he encountered a general feeling of resistance from many citizens"
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noun

the relation between opposed entities

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noun

the act of hostile groups opposing each other

Example: "the government was not ready for a confrontation with the unions"
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noun

a contestant that you are matched against

Synonyms:
noun

a body of people united in opposing something

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