opposition

/ˌɑpəˈzɪʃən/
noun
  1. Disagreement or resistance to an idea, plan, or authority.
    • Despite the opposition, the team decided to move forward with the project.
    • Her opposition to the new policy was based on years of experience.
    • The proposal faced strong opposition from local residents.
  2. The people or group that someone is competing against, especially in sports, politics, or business.
    • The soccer team prepared carefully to face their toughest opposition.
    • The opposition in parliament argued against the new law.
    • Our company's main opposition just launched a similar product.
  3. A position that is directly across from or facing something else.
    • In the diagram, the arrows point in opposition.
    • The planets were in opposition, meaning they were on opposite sides of the sun.
    • The two chairs were placed in opposition to each other across the table.