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opposition [ˌɒpəˈzɪʃn, Am ˌɑ:pə-] N

1. opposition no pl (resistance):

opposition
сопротивле́ние nt
opposition to sth
сопротивле́ние чему́-ли́бо

2. opposition POL:

opposition
оппози́ция f
leader of the Opposition
ли́дер m оппози́ции

3. opposition (contrast):

opposition
противополо́жность f
opposition
контра́ст m

4. opposition (opposing team):

opposition
проти́вник m

Usage examples with opposition

to scoop the opposition
опубликова́ть сенсацио́нное сообще́ние ра́ньше други́х газе́т
leader of the Opposition
ли́дер m оппози́ции
opposition to sth
сопротивле́ние чему́-ли́бо

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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He was regarded as a supersub, coming on late in games to create chances and take on tiring opposition left-backs.
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Religious groups voiced their opposition to any changes in those laws.
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The opposition would make much of the problematic benefit-cost issue throughout the 1970s.
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The political opposition at that time had doubts about the transparency of this deal.
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The opposition parties also had differing performances in the election.
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You'll have very tough opposition from the very beginning of the game.
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She faced no opposition in the primary or general elections.
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The company was met with organized opposition from the community.
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With this unusual level of cross-party agreement, they had not faced any opposition.
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The two of them stand in opposition in almost every way.
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