Summary
opposition {noun}
tegenstand · oppositie · tegenstelling · tegenstrijdigheid
English-Dutch translation for "opposition"
"opposition" Dutch translation
opposition {noun}
opposition {noun} (also: resistance)
Galileo came into existence after marked opposition from certain countries.
I find it incomprehensible that there is actually opposition on this issue.
What is the actual reason for this opposition of the Social Democratic Group?
Larger developments often fail to get planning permission, sometimes because of public opposition.
It is quite outrageous that, despite huge public opposition, these kind of shipments are taking place.
opposition {noun}
Support the independent media, and help the opposition to make its voice heard!
Will the European Union see the opposition in Iraq being completely sidelined?
We also want to help to promote dialogue between the opposition and the government.
Laos is under single-party rule, and any kind of opposition is out of the question.
In any event, the election victory of the opposition was given the same recognition.
opposition {noun} (also: contrast, contradistinction, antithesis)
Flexibility is the key to eliminating the apparent opposition between consolidation and enlargement.
Being Irish I have long known – but perhaps others have not – of your opposition to the so-called European social model.
What the Commission has tried to do in bridging the opposition between ourselves as Parliament and the Council is also gratifying.
Just as with the 'Quartet ' in the Middle East, it is only credible for the EU to act in partnership with the US, not in opposition to it.
opposition {noun} (also: contrast, contradistinction, antithesis)
Synonyms
Synonyms (English) for "opposition":
© Princeton Universityresistance · confrontation · enemy · foe · foeman · opponent · opposite · oppositeness
Usage examples
Usage examples for "opposition" in Dutch
Similar words
opinionated · opinions · opium · opossum · opponent · opponents · opportune · opportunist · opportunity · opposite · opposition · oppressed · oppressing · oppression · oppressive · opprobrious · optical · optician · optics · optimal · optimism
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