opposition

simple noun67 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.3

A general term for powerful opposition.

Opposition from a large number of people in many different places.

Describes very angry and hostile opposition.

Describes strong and aggressive opposition.

Describes strong and difficult to overcome opposition.

Indicates that the number of people opposing something is increasing.

Similar to 'growing', suggests opposition that is building up.

In politics, refers to the non-governing parties that oppose the actions of the sitting cabinet while remaining loyal to the state.

A formal title for the leader of the main party not in government, especially in the UK.

Used to show who or what is being opposed.

Used to show the source of the opposition.

To have to deal with disagreement or disapproval.

To succeed in dealing with or controlling opposition.

To unexpectedly meet with disagreement.

To speak about one's disagreement or disapproval.

To state one's disagreement or disapproval.

To defeat or put an end to opposition completely and forcefully.

To have to deal with a problem or difficulty, in this case, opposition.

A political party that is not part of the government.

The leader of the main political party that is not in power.