Opposition
10 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Resistance or dissent expressed in action or argument. The political party or parties opposing the government, or the state of being opposed or in conflict.
“The proposal met with strong opposition from environmental groups and local residents.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɒpəˈzɪʃən/
Syllables
op·po·si·tion
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Wordle
10-letter word with -TION suffix; contains five O's and two P's
Scrabble
Worth 14 points; double P provides good scoring opportunities
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