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

But California alt-metal trio Primus exists almost entirely in opposition to good taste, with Les Claypool singing morbidly odd story-songs about colorful characters in a nasal wheeze while his bass belches out gnarly, distorted riffs. — Al Shipley, SPIN, 8 Sep. 2026

This puts it in opposition to something like Location+, which just asks if the pitcher is throwing to good locations at the plate. — Eno Sarris, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

It was widely believed that Koval, 20, opted out in opposition to LSU’s signing 6-foot-5 Russian center Anna Minaeva, who previously played professionally for MBA Moscow. — David K. Li, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026

Oyer testified in opposition to Blanche's nomination, where Republican senators pressed her on her recommendations. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for in opposition to

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