American English
/ˌɑ.pəˈzɪ.ʃn̩/
4 syllables · Stress the third syllable.
Strong disagreement with or resistance to an idea, plan, or action.
Practice out loudStrong disagreement with or resistance to an idea, plan, or action.
The plan met strong opposition from local residents.
She faced opposition when she tried to change the schedule.
strong opposition · public opposition · face opposition · opposition to the proposal
opposition to + noun
face/meet opposition from + person or group
The person, team, or side that competes against you or your team.
We studied the opposition before the game.
The opposition scored in the final minute.
beat the opposition · study the opposition · the opposition defense · against the opposition
the opposition + verb
play against the opposition
The political party or group that is not in power and challenges the government.
The opposition criticized the president's plan.
The opposition party gained seats in Congress.
opposition party · political opposition · opposition lawmakers · leader of the opposition
the opposition + verb
the opposition party + verb
against someone or something
Many residents spoke in opposition to the project.
the political party or group that is not in power
The opposition called for an early election.
a political party that is not in power
The opposition party blocked the bill.