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Opposition :: Opposition (n.) That which opposes; an obstacle; specifically, the aggregate of persons or things opposing; hence, in politics and parliamentary practice, the party opposed to the party in power..

Octant :: Octant (n.) The position or aspect of a heavenly body, as the moon or a planet, when half way between conjunction, or opposition, and quadrature, or distant from another body 45 degrees..

Convex :: Convex (a.) Rising or swelling into a spherical or rounded form; regularly protuberant or bulging; -- said of a spherical surface or curved line when viewed from without, in opposition to concave..

Obluctation :: Obluctation (n.) A struggle against; resistance; opposition.

Acquiescence :: Acquiescence (n.) A silent or passive assent or submission, or a submission with apparent content; -- distinguished from avowed consent on the one hand, and on the other, from opposition or open discontent; quiet satisfaction..

Enmity :: Enmity (n.) A state of opposition; hostility.

Kick :: Kick (v. i.) To thrust out the foot or feet with violence; to strike out with the foot or feet, as in defense or in bad temper; esp., to strike backward, as a horse does, or to have a habit of doing so. Hence, figuratively: To show ugly resistance, opposition, or hostility; to spurn..

Contrast :: Contrast (v. i.) To stand in opposition; to exhibit difference, unlikeness, or opposition of qualities..

Oppositive :: Oppositive (a.) Capable of being put in opposition.

Cenobite :: Cenobite (n.) One of a religious order, dwelling in a convent, or a community, in opposition to an anchoret, or hermit, who lives in solitude..

Nonresistance :: Nonresistance (n.) The principles or practice of a nonresistant; passive obedience; submission to authority, power, oppression, or violence without opposition..

Side :: Side (v. i.) To embrace the opinions of one party, or engage in its interest, in opposition to another party; to take sides; as, to side with the ministerial party..

Conservatism :: Conservatism (n.) The disposition and tendency to preserve what is established; opposition to change; the habit of mind; or conduct, of a conservative..

Object :: Object (v. i.) To make opposition in words or argument; -- usually followed by to.

Oppose :: Oppose (v. i.) To act adversely or in opposition; -- with against or to; as, a servant opposed against the act..

Opposition :: Opposition (n.) The state of being placed over against; situation so as to front something else.

Stand :: Stand (v. i.) A halt or stop for the purpose of defense, resistance, or opposition; as, to come to, or to make, a stand..

Counter :: Counter (adv.) A prefix meaning contrary, opposite, in opposition; as, counteract, counterbalance, countercheck. See Counter, adv. & a..

Contradiction :: Contradiction (n.) Direct opposition or repugnancy; inconsistency; incongruity or contrariety; one who, or that which, is inconsistent..

Cross :: Cross (n.) Affiction regarded as a test of patience or virtue; trial; disappointment; opposition; misfortune.

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