in opposition to

Definitions

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

Positioned directly across from or facing another object or entity.

Examples

The new policy was implemented in opposition to the recommendations of the advisory board.

He stood in opposition to the proposed changes, arguing that they would harm the local community.

The protesters gathered in opposition to the government's decision to cut funding for public schools.

Synonyms

against versus contrary to opposed to counter to at odds with conflicting with

Antonyms

in favor of aligned with in agreement with supporting pro in harmony with concordant with