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Calls to prove or justify something
Plural for resistance or dissent expressed in action
“The unions have taken violent opposition to the mutual aid pact ever since its inception.”
Plural for resistance or dissent, expressed in the form of an argument
“The Maastricht Treaty then split the Conservative parliamentary party, appearing to imperil British national sovereignty and encouraging vocal opposition to European integration.”
Plural for a strong dislike or disinclination
“Monroe, at the time of his appointment, had distinguished himself chiefly by his extreme opposition to the administration.”
Plural for a conflict or struggle between two parties
“Some of the packers resented this, and, immediately, there was a bitter opposition between the two.”
Plural for an opponent or group of opponents, such as 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.”
Plural for a state of contrast or oppositeness
“These disagreements stem from the fact that one text of the discourse may focus on the opposition between the various positively or negatively valued terms.”
Plural for conflict or animosity caused by a clash of wills, temperaments, or opinions
Plural for protest, objection, disapproving pleading, or an act thereof
Plural for open resistance to authority or opposition
Plural for a seemingly absurd or contradictory statement or proposition
Plural for a reluctance or lack of enthusiasm
Plural for complaint, criticism
Plural for a refusal to conform to rules, laws or standards
Plural for restraint
Plural for a fit of feeling annoyed, offended or resentful
Plural for something that encumbers progress or movement
Plural for a state of uncertainty or indecisiveness
Plural for the act, or an expression, of criticism, censure or condemnation
Plural for the quality or characteristic of being oppositional or uncooperative
Plural for a political philosophy that advocates traditional values
Plural for the absence or opposite of something actual or positive
Plural for an abrupt or ungracious rejection of an offer, request, or friendly gesture
Plural for the act or an instance of dissuading or discouraging an act
Plural for breakaway group
Plural for the art of investigating or discussing the truth of opinions
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