resistance#2 (n)
opposition#1 (n)

n00202284

type n
lex_filenum 04
def the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
examples he encountered a general feeling of resistance from many citizens
despite opposition from the newspapers he went ahead
Outgoing links
Hypernym action
Derivationally related form opposition → oppose
Hyponym lockout; reaction; anti-takeover defense
Incoming links
Hyponym action
Hypernym lockout; reaction; anti-takeover defense
Derivationally related form oppose → opposition

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