opposition

• Substantiv, das die Handlung des Widerstands, der Ablehnung oder des Eintretens gegen etwas oder jemanden bezeichnet, oft in politischem, wettbewerblichem oder ideologischem Kontext.

A noun referring to the act of resisting, disagreeing with, or being against something or someone, often in a political, competitive, or ideological context.

1. Resistance or disagreementB2formal

   The act of opposing or resisting something; a state of conflict or disagreement.

   Widerstand oder Ablehnung

   • The proposal faced strong opposition from the community.
   • There was considerable opposition to the new law.
   • Her opposition to the plan was based on ethical concerns.

   Synonymeantagonismconflictcontrarietycounteractiondefiancedisagreementdissenthostilityobjectionresistance

   Antonymeaccordagreementconcurrencecooperationsupport

2. Political party in oppositionB2formalpolitical

   The major political party or parties that are not in power, especially in a parliamentary system.

   Opposition

   • The opposition criticized the government's economic policy.
   • The leader of the opposition gave a powerful speech.
   • The opposition party is demanding a new election.

   Antonymeadministrationcoalitiongovernmentregime

3. Contrast or antithesisC1formal

   A position or relationship that is directly opposite or contrasting.

   Gegensatz

   • The opposition between good and evil is a common theme in literature.
   • There is a clear opposition of interests between the two groups.
   • The artist explored the opposition of light and shadow.

   Synonymeantipathyantithesiscontrastdifferencedisparitydivergencepolarity

   Antonymeaccordagreementconcurrenceharmonysimilarity