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'opposition' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'opposition' with 11 example sentences.


opposition noun

: the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

: the relation between opposed entities

: the act of hostile groups opposing each other

: a contestant that you are matched against

: a body of people united in opposing something

: a direction opposite to another

: an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)


  • The policy of the government was criticized by the opposition party.
  • I don't understand your opposition.
  • The opposition party put forward a bill to reduce income tax.
  • Opposition to the embargo was growing.
  • The army faced little opposition.
  • The leader of the opposition called for an independent investigation.
  • The opposition is rubbing their hands together in malice.
  • We ran up against a lot of opposition.
  • The motion passed without opposition.
  • That dictator gags the opposition parties.
  • There is certain to be some opposition to your suggestion.
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