in opposition to

phrase

1

: in a way that is against someone or something

He spoke in opposition to the new law.

Her theories stand in opposition to traditional beliefs.

2

: in a way that shows how two things are different or disagree

two words that can be defined in opposition to each other

Examples of in opposition to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, retailers are generally in opposition to the settlement, Jeon said. — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026

His comments appeared to be in response to many residents who spoke in opposition to the project and are affiliated with Missouri Workers Power, a coalition of progressive advocacy groups that is trying to force a public vote on the funding plan. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026

Yet in these unprecedented times, why is there not more energy in opposition to the status quo? — Dan Walters, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026

Senate President Bill Ferguson and House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk, both Democrats, released a statement Friday in opposition to the ruling. — Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 14 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for in opposition to

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou