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- Dictionaryopposing/əˈpəʊzɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. in conflict or competition with someone or something: "the opposing team" Similar Opposite
- 2. facing; opposite: "on the opposing page there were two addresses" Similar
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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.
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 groups of people disagree about something or are in competition with one another. The Georgian leader said in a radio address that he still favoured dialogue between the opposing sides. The batter from the opposing team stepped into the batting box.
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.
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.
opposing. (of teams, armies, forces, etc.) playing, fighting, working, etc. against each other. It is time for opposing factions to unite and work towards a common goal. This behaviour is based on a conflict between two opposing forces within the individual.
oppose somebody to compete with somebody in a contest. He intends to oppose the prime minister in the leadership election. Definition of oppose verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
verb. If you oppose someone or oppose their plans or ideas, you disagree with what they want to do and try to prevent them from doing it. Mr Taylor was not bitter towards those who had opposed him. [VERB noun] Many parents oppose bilingual education in schools. [VERB noun] Synonyms: be against, fight (against), check, bar More Synonyms of oppose.
