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(noun) resistance
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
he encountered a general feeling of resistance from many citizens; despite opposition from the newspapers he went ahead
(noun) confrontation
the act of hostile groups opposing each other
the government was not ready for a confrontation with the unions; the invaders encountered stiff opposition
(noun) Opposition
the major political party opposed to the party in office and prepared to replace it if elected
Her Majesty's loyal opposition
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
a soldier must be prepared to kill his enemies
a contestant that you are matched against
(noun) oppositeness
the relation between opposed entities