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

Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve has been the most prominent voice in opposition to Cunningham. — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Three state lawmakers, Assemblymembers Ash Kalra, D-San Jose, and Gail Pellerin, D-Santa Cruz, along with Cortese, came out in opposition to the AES project. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026

The protester was one of about a dozen trans supporters who joined in opposition to the Cunningham supporters. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026

According to Giselle Garcia, the program director of immigration nonprofit NorCal Resist, advocacy group Ring of Democracy approached her team and proposed a press conference in opposition to the termination of TPS for Haitian immigrants. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

Rhymes for in opposition to

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