Opposition Definition
opposition
- noun
- the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with; "he encountered a general feeling of resistance from many citizens"; "despite opposition from the newspapers he went ahead"
- the relation between opposed entities
- the act of hostile groups opposing each other; "the government was not ready for a confrontation with the unions"; "the invaders encountered stiff opposition"
- a contestant that you are matched against
- a body of people united in opposing something
- a direction opposite to another
- an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force); "a soldier must be prepared to kill his enemies"
- the major political party opposed to the party in office and prepared to replace it if elected; "Her Majesty's loyal opposition"
"Opposition" in song lyrics
See how opposition is used in real songs:
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"In rotation of the tables to label the opposition"
Aesop Rock f/ Percee P — Wake Up Call -
"GPS satellites focused on opposition"
Apathy f/ Esoteric, Emilio Lopez — Baptism By Fire -
"Deadly with intent to shell the opposition"
The Beanuts f/ Gab — 2-3 Break
Words that rhyme with opposition
Usage tips for "opposition"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "opposition" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for opposition to find words that pair well.