oppositionist

The word “oppositionist” has 5 syllables: op-po-si-tion-ist

It's pronounced as /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃənɪst/


What is synonym and antonym for oppositionist?

In the thesaurus, “oppositionist” has 22 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for oppositionist along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for oppositionist

  • anarch
  • anarchist
  • challenger
  • defier
  • discontent
  • extremist
  • insubordinate
  • insurgent
  • insurrectionary
  • insurrectionist
  • malcontent
  • mutineer
  • radical
  • rebel
  • recusant
  • red
  • refuser
  • resistant
  • resister
  • revolter
  • revolutionary
  • revolutionist

Antonyms for oppositionist

  • counterinsurgent
  • counterrevolutionary
  • counterrevolutionist
  • loyalist
  • patriot
  • supporter

Meanings of oppositionist

  • noun
    1. A person who opposes; especially a member of an official opposition.

Example Sentences

  • The senator was labeled an oppositionist for rejecting every new policy.
  • As an oppositionist, she challenged the dominant party’s agenda.
  • His views as an oppositionist often put him at odds with his colleagues.
  • The oppositionist movement gained traction during the election year.
  • Many saw him not just as a critic but as a true oppositionist fighting for reform.

On this page you'll find 28 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to oppositionist, such as: anarch, anarchist, challenger, counterinsurgent, counterrevolutionary, counterrevolutionist, defier.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

malcontent

  • aggrieved
  • anarch
  • anarchist
  • baby
  • bawler
  • belittler
  • belly-aching
  • bellyacher
  • bleater
  • challenger
  • complainer
  • complaining
  • crab
  • critic
  • crybaby
  • cynic
  • defeatist
  • defier
  • dejected
  • depressed
  • derider
  • despairing
  • despondent
  • detractor
  • disappointed
  • disconsolate
  • discontent
  • discontented
  • disenchanted
  • disgruntled
  • disillusioned
  • displeased
  • disquieted
  • dissatisfied
  • disturbed
  • doleful
  • doubter
  • down
  • downcast
  • downhearted
  • extremist
  • forlorn
  • frustrated
  • fussbudget
  • fusser
  • fusspot
  • griper
  • grumbler
  • grump
  • hangdog
  • inconsolable
  • insubordinate
  • insurgent
  • insurrectionary
  • insurrectionist
  • joyless
  • kvetch
  • kvetcher
  • low-spirited
  • misandrist
  • misanthrope
  • miserable
  • misogynist
  • moaner
  • mournful
  • mutineer
  • naysayer
  • negativist
  • oppositionist
  • out of joint
  • perturbed
  • pessimist
  • quitter
  • radical
  • rebel
  • recusant
  • red
  • refuser
  • resistant
  • resister
  • revolter
  • revolutionary
  • revolutionist
  • sad
  • scoffer
  • screamer
  • skeptic
  • sniveler
  • sorrowful
  • squawker
  • unfulfilled
  • unhappy
  • unsatisfied
  • upset
  • wailer
  • weeper
  • whiner

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