opposition

• Nom désignant l'action de résister, de manifester son désaccord ou de s'opposer à quelque chose ou à quelqu'un, souvent dans un contexte politique, concurrentiel ou idéologique.

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.

   Opposition (résistance ou désaccord)

   • 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.

   Synonymesantagonismconflictcontrarietycounteractiondefiancedisagreementdissenthostilityobjectionresistance

   Antonymesaccordagreementconcurrencecooperationsupport

2. Political party in oppositionB2formalpolitical

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

   opposition (parti d'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.

   Antonymesadministrationcoalitiongovernmentregime

3. Contrast or antithesisC1formal

   A position or relationship that is directly opposite or contrasting.

   opposition (contraste ou antithèse)

   • 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.

   Synonymesantipathyantithesiscontrastdifferencedisparitydivergencepolarity

   Antonymesaccordagreementconcurrenceharmonysimilarity