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- DictionaryOp·pos·ing/əˈpōziNG/
adjective
- 1. in conflict or competition with a specified or implied subject: "the opposing team"
The meaning of OPPOSE is to place over against something so as to provide resistance, counterbalance, or contrast. How to use oppose in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Oppose.
opposing. adjective [ before noun ] uk / əˈpəʊ.zɪŋ / us / əˈpoʊ.zɪŋ / Add to word list. competing or fighting against each other: Opposing factions on the committee are refusing to compromise. The article tries to show opposing viewpoints on the issue. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Opposing & against. active resistance. ad hominem.
Synonyms for OPPOSING: opposite, antagonistic, contradictory, diametrical, irreconcilable, antithetical, diametric, antipodal; Antonyms of OPPOSING: similar, reconcilable, like, akin, consistent, agreeing, compatible, congruent.
Opposing definition: fighting or acting against something or someone. See examples of OPPOSING used in a sentence.
to be hostile or adverse to, as in opinion: to oppose a resolution in a debate. to set as an obstacle or hindrance. to set against in some relation, especially as to demonstrate a comparison or contrast: to oppose advantages to disadvantages. to use or take as being opposite or contrary.
to disagree with something or someone, and speak or take action against them: Most local residents opposed the building of the shopping mall. The proposed tax rise has been vigorously opposed by business leaders.
To oppose something is to go against it or fight hard to stop it. A senator might oppose a bill, or a teen might oppose authority. Words starting with opp-, like opposite, opponent, and oppose, usually hint that there's a disagreement somewhere.
Definition of opposing adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
verb. /əˈpəʊz/ Verb Forms. to disagree strongly with somebody’s plan, policy, etc. and try to change it or prevent it from succeeding. oppose somebody/something This party would bitterly oppose the re-introduction of the death penalty. He threw all those that opposed him into prison. to oppose a war/bill/plan.
Definitions of 'opposing' 1. Opposing ideas or tendencies are totally different from each other. [...] 2. Opposing groups of people disagree about something or are in competition with one another. [...] More. Synonyms of 'opposing' • conflicting, different, opposed, contrasting [...] • rival, warring, conflicting, clashing [...] More.
