in opposition

Definitions

In a state of resistance, disagreement, or conflict with someone or something.

Positioned directly across from or facing another object or person.

Acting as a political force that challenges or opposes the current government.

Examples

The two political parties stood in opposition to one another regarding the new tax policy.

His actions were in direct opposition to the values he claimed to uphold.

The local community organized in opposition to the construction of the new shopping mall.

Synonyms

contrary opposing conflicting adverse antagonistic counter hostile

Antonyms

aligned agreeing concordant supportive harmonious cooperative concurring