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show of opposition

[/ʃoʊ əv ˌɑpəˈzɪʃən/]
nounpl: shows of opposition
demonstração de oposição
1. A visible or public display of disagreement, resistance, or protest against something or someone
The workers made a show of opposition to the new labor policies.
Os trabalhadores fizeram uma demonstração de oposição às novas políticas trabalhistas.
2. An act or gesture intended to express dissent or defiance
Despite the show of opposition from the community, the project proceeded.
Apesar da demonstração de oposição da comunidade, o projeto prosseguiu.
Synonyms
demonstration of oppositiondisplay of disagreementshow of resistanceprotestobjectiondissent
Antonyms
approvalsupportagreementendorsement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demonstração de oposição
most common and standard usage
São Paulo
manifestação de oposição
alternative term commonly used
Rio de Janeiro
protesto de oposição
often used in informal contexts
Portugal
demonstração de oposição
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a show of opposition
put up a show of opposition
token opposition
voice opposition
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