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

For the Tempo team, the opposition is not a concern, simply being ready to be Golden again on race day is the focus. — Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026

His comments broadened the debate beyond Machado’s individual case, framing the controversy as one involving fundamental civil liberties rather than simply a political disagreement over the opposition leader’s role during the disaster response. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026

Political career Member of the opposition Eisenkot entered politics in 2022 as a member of the National Unity party, an electoral list led by the centrist Benny Gantz and the center-right Gideon Saʿar. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 July 2026

Makuach defected to President Salva Kiir’s ruling party in April after being removed by the opposition’s acting leadership earlier this year. — ABC News, 7 July 2026

Rhymes for the opposition

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