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Resistance or dissent, expressed in action or argument
“To appease the vocal opposition to the privatisation threat, the government tightened the provisions against extra billing and queue jumping.”
A group of opponents, especially in sport, business, or politics
“In any event, it is not the coach's business to let the opposition know beforehand the team's weaknesses in any area.”
A contrast or antithesis
“Maori folklore focuses on oppositions between pairs, such as earth and sky, life and death, and male and female.”
Protest, objection, disapproving pleading, or an act thereof
The quality or state of being insubordinate
A deep-seated feeling of aversion
Conflict or animosity caused by a clash of wills, temperaments, or opinions
A reluctance or lack of enthusiasm
A person who opposes, especially a member of an official opposition
Complaint, criticism
The condition of being double
An abrupt or ungracious rejection of an offer, request, or friendly gesture
The act or an instance of dissuading
The act, or an expression, of criticism, censure or condemnation
A state of uncertainty or indecisiveness
A state of opposition to human progress or enlightenment
A strong expression of public disapproval or anger
The action of interfering or the process of being interfered with
Belief, behavior different from most
The absence or opposite of something actual or positive
An outnumbered group
Annoyance or resentment brought about by a perceived insult to or disregard for oneself
A violent confrontation
The ability or willingness to tolerate the existence of opinions or behaviour that one dislikes or disagrees with
Something that encumbers progress or movement
A feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck
An action which offends against a law, treaty, or other ruling
An action such as prolonged speaking which obstructs progress in a legislative assembly in a way that does not technically contravene the required procedures
The art of investigating or discussing the truth of opinions
Antigovernment or anarchist
In opposition to official policy
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