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."

Synonyms of opposing

Words with a similar meaning to opposing:

• contrary
• conflicting
• antagonistic

Antonyms of opposing

Words with the opposite meaning to opposing:

• agreeing
• supporting
• allied

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