the opposition

noun

: a person or group that someone is trying to defeat or succeed against : a person or group that someone is competing with

The coach advised her team not to underestimate the opposition.

Examples of the opposition in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Croatia threw everything at the wall in search of a second goal, but Brazil held firm to deny the opposition and earn the victory in front of a friendly, energetic crowd. —Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026

South Korean media reported the bill has been submitted to the National Assembly, and is expected to be supported by the opposition People Power Party. —Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026

Instead, Washington has backed Rodríguez as head of state, a decision that has forced a recalibration within the opposition. —Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026

Spurs are ranked 14th for big chances (as defined by Opta) in the Premier League and are 12th for touches in the opposition box. —Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026

Rhymes for the opposition

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