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opposition

[/ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: opposições
oposição
1. Resistance or dissent expressed against an idea or course of action
The proposal faced strong opposition from the community.
A proposta enfrentou forte oposição da comunidade.
2. A group or party opposed to those in power; political opposition
The opposition party criticized the government's policies.
O partido de oposição criticou as políticas do governo.
3. The act of opposing or placing opposite to something
The opposition of the two forces created tension.
A oposição das duas forças criou tensão.
4. In astronomy, the position of two celestial bodies on opposite sides of the Earth
Mars is in opposition to the Sun.
Marte está em oposição ao Sol.
Synonyms
resistancedissentdisagreementantagonismhostilitycontraposition
Antonyms
agreementsupportapprovalconsentharmony

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
oposição
Standard usage in both political and general contexts
São Paulo
oposição
Common in political discourse and formal settings
Portugal
oposição
Standard European Portuguese usage, particularly in political contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

in opposition to - em oposição a
face opposition - enfrentar oposição
express opposition - expressar oposição
meet with opposition - encontrar oposição
the opposition party - o partido da oposição
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