in opposition
Standing firmly against
In opposition describes a stance of disagreement, resistance, or contrast to something else.
Political parties out of power are said to be in opposition.
The phrase marks a relationship of conflict or counterbalance: The two factions stood in opposition on nearly every issue.
Her testimony was in opposition to the official account.
- antithesisDirect opposite; contrasting juxtaposition
- frictionResistance between touching surfaces
- contradictionOpposing claims, incompatible together
- on the other handPhrase introducing contrast
- counterargumentPoint challenging another's position
counteraction · disagreement · beg to differ · antagonism · dissent · rebellion · boycott · dichotomy · counterpoint · adversarial · protest · counterforce · push back · contrary · defiance · stand off · resistance · dualism
in oppositionin agreement
Sharing a position
in accord · in harmony · of one mind · on the same page · in unison
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