Nouns

(n)resistance, oppositionthe action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with“he encountered a general feeling of resistance from many citizens”, “despite opposition from the newspapers he went ahead”
(n)opposition, oppositenessthe relation between opposed entities
(n)confrontation, oppositionthe act of hostile groups opposing each other“the government was not ready for a confrontation with the unions”, “the invaders encountered stiff opposition”
(n)opposition, opponent, oppositea contestant that you are matched against
(n)oppositiona body of people united in opposing something
(n)oppositiona direction opposite to another
(n)enemy, foe, oppositionan armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)“a soldier must be prepared to kill his enemies”