CEFR B1

opposing

adjective

Meaning

Showing or feeling strong disagreement or hostility towards someone or something.

Examples

The two opposing sides in the debate presented very different arguments.
He felt a strong sense of opposing forces pulling him in different directions.

Synonyms: contrary, conflicting, antagonistic

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opposing (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /əˈpoʊzɪŋ/

Definition

Showing or feeling strong disagreement or hostility towards someone or something.

Examples

The two opposing sides in the debate presented very different arguments.
He felt a strong sense of opposing forces pulling him in different directions.
The opposing political parties struggled to find common ground.

How to Use opposing

oppose (verb): To disagree with or resist something or someone. — "Many citizens oppose the new tax law."
opposition (noun): Resistance or dissent, expressed in action or argument. — "There was strong opposition to the proposed changes."

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