opposition

[op-uh-zish-uhn] / ˌɒp əˈzɪʃ ən /

NOUN

obstruction, antagonism

Synonyms

STRONGEST

action hostility resistance struggle

STRONG

antinomy antithesis aversion brush clash combat competition con conflict contention contest contradistinction contrariety counteraction counterattack defense defiance disapproval duel encounter engagement fray grapple negativism prevention repugnance repulsion rivalry skirmish strife unfriendliness violation war warfare

WEAK

civil disobedience confronting contraposition obstructiveness opposure oppugnancy

Antonyms

STRONG

accord affection agreement calm harmony kindness liking love obedience peace retreat surrender sympathy yielding

WEAK

compatibility team teammates

NOUN

person, people competing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

enemy foe opponent rebel rival

STRONG

adversary antagonist disputant iconoclast

WEAK

other side

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ally associate friend helper

STRONG

supporter

WEAK

compatibility harmony peace team teammates

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