opposition

(noun) the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with. Synonyms: resistance. Examples: "He encountered a general feeling of resistance from many citizens." "Despite opposition from the newspapers he went ahead."

(noun) the relation between opposed entities. Synonyms: oppositeness.

(noun) the act of hostile groups opposing each other. Synonyms: confrontation. Examples: "The government was not ready for a confrontation with the unions." "The invaders encountered stiff opposition."

(noun) a contestant that you are matched against. Synonyms: opponent, opposite.

(noun) a body of people united in opposing something.

(noun) a direction opposite to another.

(noun) an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force). Synonyms: enemy, foe, foeman. Example: "A soldier must be prepared to kill his enemies."

(noun) the major political party opposed to the party in office and prepared to replace it if elected. Synonyms: Opposition. Example: "Her majesty's loyal opposition."