oppositions
Groups against something
Oppositions is the plural of opposition—instances of resistance, contrast, or conflict.
In politics, multiple oppositions may challenge a ruling party from different directions.
In astrology, oppositions occur when celestial bodies sit 180 degrees apart.
The word appears in contexts where distinct opposing forces or positions must be counted: The bill faced oppositions from both industry and environmental groups.
Way things contrast
- juxtapositionAdjacent contrasting placement
- dichotomyDivision into contrasting parts
- disparityMeasurable difference between things
- divergenceSeparation from common origin
distinction · antithesis · discrepancy · incongruity · contradistinction · counterpoint · polarity · binary
Feminine cosmic force
- yangBright masculine cosmic force
- binaryConsisting of two parts
- complementaryMutually supplying lacks
- antithesisDirect opposite; contrasting juxtaposition
interplay · balance · dichotomy · dualism · pairing · mirror · reciprocal · polar
Armed military engagement
- warArmed struggle between groups
- struggleLabored effort against resistance
- hostilityAntagonistic disposition toward others
- combatArmed hostile engagement
clash · fight · dispute · tension · antagonism · friction · confrontation · animosity
Reasoned case or dispute
- discussionExchange of ideas
- deliberationCareful weighing of choices
- dialecticLogical argument through opposition
- rebuttalFormal response disputing claims
disputation · dialogue · rhetoric · cross-examination · refutation · dissent · counterpoint · objection
Capacity to withstand force
- dissentDisagreement with authority
- factionGroup within group
- blocAllied group sharing interests
- coalitionTemporary alliance for action
protest · demonstration · movement · activism · party · legislature · minority · majority
Struggle for supremacy
- adversaryEnemy in conflict
- contestOrganized competitive event
- challengerOne competing against incumbent
- matchupScheduled competitive pairing
tournament · duel · race · sparring · vying · competitor · nemesis · arch-rival
difference
Way things contrast
- juxtapositionAdjacent contrasting placement
- dichotomyDivision into contrasting parts
- disparityMeasurable difference between things
divergence · distinction · antithesis · discrepancy · incongruity · contradistinction · counterpoint · polarity · binary · inverse
yin
Feminine cosmic force
- yangBright masculine cosmic force
- binaryConsisting of two parts
- complementaryMutually supplying lacks
antithesis · interplay · balance · dichotomy · dualism · pairing · mirror · reciprocal · polar · counterpart
battle
Armed military engagement
- warArmed struggle between groups
- struggleLabored effort against resistance
- hostilityAntagonistic disposition toward others
combat · clash · fight · dispute · tension · antagonism · friction · confrontation · animosity · feud
argument
Reasoned case or dispute
- discussionExchange of ideas
- deliberationCareful weighing of choices
- dialecticLogical argument through opposition
rebuttal · disputation · dialogue · rhetoric · cross-examination · refutation · dissent · counterpoint · objection · challenge
resistance
Capacity to withstand force
coalition · protest · demonstration · movement · activism · party · legislature · minority · majority · veto
competition
Struggle for supremacy
- adversaryEnemy in conflict
- contestOrganized competitive event
- challengerOne competing against incumbent
matchup · tournament · duel · race · sparring · vying · competitor · nemesis · arch-rival · derby
- synastrycompatibility, aspects, conjunctions, conjunction, squares
- astrologyastrology, zodiac, horoscope, horoscopes, birth chart
- maleficsSaturn, Mars, squares
- structuralismLevi-Strauss, structuralism, structural analysis, signifier, signified
- protestsprotest, demonstration, protest march, demonstrations, rallies
- space phenomenastars, black hole, meteors, wormhole, dark energy
oppositionssupports
Sustains or reinforces
backings · endorsements · approvals · agreements · consents
oppositionsgovernments
Ruling political authorities
administrations · regimes · establishments · incumbents · majorities
oppositionsalliances
Formal unions for cooperation
allies · partnerships · coalitions · collaborations · friends
- in oppositionActively against something
- opposition partyFaction challenging ruling government
- opposition researchInvestigating adversaries for damaging information
- opposition leadersHeads of competing parties
- political oppositionParties opposing current government
- loyal oppositionPrincipled dissent within system