opposers

Definitions

People who actively resist, defy, or stand against a person, group, or idea.

Individuals or entities that hold a contrary position or opinion in a conflict or debate.

Examples

The new policy faced fierce criticism from its vocal opposers in the city council.

Despite the efforts of the project's opposers to halt construction, the building was completed on schedule.

Synonyms

adversaries opponents antagonists dissenters detractors rivals resisters

Antonyms

supporters allies advocates proponents backers champions adherents