the opposition

noun

: a person or group that someone is trying to defeat or succeed against : a person or group that someone is competing with

The coach advised her team not to underestimate the opposition.

Examples of the opposition in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ellison believes the opposition is politically motivated and centers on his potential oversight of CNN’s editorial content. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026

The former lawmaker has had a long political career with key roles in the opposition. — Anabella González, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

Over their last six games, the unbeatable LA juggernaut has been outscored 42-22 by the opposition. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Nay Phone Latt, a spokesperson for the opposition National Unity Government, said the ICRC’s meeting with Suu Kyi shouldn’t be taken as a real move to address human rights or democracy issues. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for the opposition

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• indisposition
• interposition
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