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nounopposition research (uncountable)
- uncountablegovernmentNegative information retrieved about a candidate's opponent in an election for use in campaigning.
Synonyms: oppo research
Synonyms & antonyms
nounNegative information retrieved about a candidate's opponent in an election for use in campaigning.
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opposition research. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/opposition%20research
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“opposition research.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/opposition%20research. Accessed November 4, 2026.
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “opposition research,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/opposition%20research.
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