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Meaning of opposing
The primary meaning of the word "opposing" refers to being against or contrary to something.
Etymology of opposing
The word "opposing" originates from the Old French word "opposer", which is derived from the Latin word "opponere", meaning "to set against"
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe something that is against or contrary to something else
Synonyms
contrasting
conflicting
contradictory
opposing
resistant
dissenting
disagreeing
objecting
protesting
disputing
arguing
debating
clashing
colliding
combating
fighting
resisting
defying
challenging
questioning
doubting
skeptical
adversarial
antagonistic
hostile
unfavorable
negative
disapproving
critical
contrary
reverse
inverse
converse
opposed
counter
antithetical
paradoxical
ambivalent
incompatible
inconsistent
repugnant
discrepant
divergent
deviating
nonconforming
uncooperative
refractory
stubborn
obstinate
recalcitrant
inimical
hostile
intractable
Definitions
- Present participle of the verb "oppose", meaning to be against or contrary to something
- * To be in a position of conflict or competition with something
- * To resist or challenge something
Usage Examples
- The two teams were opposing each other in the championship game
- * Her views on politics were opposing to those of her family
- * The new policy is opposing the interests of the local community
Antonyms
supporting
agreeing
approving
consenting
concurring
cooperating
collaborating
assisting
helping
favoring
promoting
advocating
backing
endorsing
sanctioning
ratifying
confirming
verifying
validating
affirmative
positive
favorable
sympathetic
harmonious
consistent
compatible
congruent
concordant
unanimous
unified
allied
associated
connected
correlated