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Contrast :: Contrast (n.) Opposition or dissimilitude of things or qualities; unlikeness, esp. as shown by juxtaposition or comparison..

Oppositionist :: Oppositionist (n.) One who belongs to the opposition party.

Confront :: Confront (v. t.) To set in opposition for examination; to put in contrast; to compare.

Karyomiton :: Karyomiton (n.) The reticular network of fine fibers, of which the nucleus of a cell is in part composed; -- in opposition to kytomiton, or the network in the body of the cell..

Rencounter :: Rencounter (n.) A meeting of two persons or bodies; a collision; especially, a meeting in opposition or contest; a combat, action, or engagement..

Objection :: Objection (n.) That which is, or may be, presented in opposition; an adverse reason or argument; a reason for objecting; obstacle; impediment; as, I have no objection to going; unreasonable objections..

War :: War (n.) a state of opposition or contest; an act of opposition; an inimical contest, act, or action; enmity; hostility..

Animosity :: Animosity (v. t.) Violent hatred leading to active opposition; active enmity; energetic dislike.

Contrariness :: Contrariness (n.) state or quality of being contrary; opposition; inconsistency; contrariety; perverseness; obstinacy.

Resistless :: Resistless (a.) Having no power to resist; making no opposition.

Inversion :: Inversion (n.) A method of reasoning in which the orator shows that arguments advanced by his adversary in opposition to him are really favorable to his cause.

Contrarily :: Contrarily (adv.) In a contrary manner; in opposition; on the other side; in opposite ways.

Object :: Object (v. t.) To offer in opposition as a criminal charge or by way of accusation or reproach; to adduce as an objection or adverse reason.

Collision :: Collision (n.) A state of opposition; antagonism; interference.

Contrary :: Contrary (a.) Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse; as, contrary winds..

Acquiesce :: Acquiesce (v. i.) To rest satisfied, or apparently satisfied, or to rest without opposition and discontent (usually implying previous opposition or discontent); to accept or consent by silence or by omitting to object; -- followed by in, formerly also by with and to..

Recalcitrant :: Recalcitrant (a.) Kicking back; recalcitrating; hence, showing repugnance or opposition; refractory..

Antivivisection :: Antivivisection (n.) Opposition to vivisection.

Ad Valorem :: Ad valorem () A term used to denote a duty or charge laid upon goods, at a certain rate per cent upon their value, as stated in their invoice, -- in opposition to a specific sum upon a given quantity or number; as, an ad valorem duty of twenty per cent..

Anticivism :: Anticivism (n.) Opposition to the body politic of citizens.

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