oppositions — the action of opposing, resisting, or combating.
sheep — any of numerous ruminant mammals of the genus Ovis, of the family Bovidae, closely related to the goats, especially O. aries, bred in a number of domesticated varieties.
detractors — to take away a part, as from quality, value, or reputation (usually followed by from).
foes — a person who feels enmity, hatred, or malice toward another; enemy: a bitter foe.
spies — a person employed by a government to obtain secret information or intelligence about another, usually hostile, country, especially with reference to military or naval affairs.