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Antonyms for the Word Alliance

Noun Form

Sense 1: Hostility

Definition: A state of opposition or conflict.

Sample Sentence: The constant disagreements between the two nations led to hostility instead of forming an alliance.

Sense 2: Opposition

Definition: The act or condition of opposing or being against someone or something.

Sample Sentence: The political parties showed strong opposition, making it difficult to create an alliance on the proposed bill.

Sense 3: Rivalry

Definition: Competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field.

Sample Sentence: The intense rivalry between the two companies made it impossible for any alliance to form between them.

Verb Form

Sense 1: Oppose

Definition: To act against or provide resistance to something or someone.

Sample Sentence: Some members of the organization started to openly oppose the alliance proposal.

Sense 2: Contest

Definition: To engage in rivalry or competition.

Sample Sentence: The team decided to contest the alliance decision, as they believed it wouldn't benefit them.

Adjective Form

Sense 1: Oppositional

Definition: Pertaining to or characterized by opposition.

Sample Sentence: The oppositional views of the two parties hindered any possibility of forming an alliance.