opposition

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"

the relation between opposed entities

the act of hostile groups opposing each other; "the government was not ready for a confrontation with the unions"; "the invaders encountered stiff opposition"

a contestant that you are matched against

a body of people united in opposing something

a direction opposite to another

an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force); "a soldier must be prepared to kill his enemies"

the major political party opposed to the party in office and prepared to replace it if elected; "Her Majesty's loyal opposition"