Synonyms for Opposition (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (the relation between opposed entities):
oppositeness
WordNet sense 2 (a contestant that you are matched against):
opponent, opposite
WordNet sense 3 (an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)):
enemy, foe, foeman
WordNet sense 4 (the act of hostile groups opposing each other):
confrontation
WordNet sense 5 (the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with):
resistance
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