oppose, combat, resist, withstand mean to set oneself against someone or something. oppose can apply to any conflict, from mere objection to bitter hostility or warfare. combat stresses the forceful or …

OPPOSING definition: fighting or acting against something or someone. See examples of opposing used in a sentence.

Opposing factions on the committee are refusing to compromise. The article tries to show opposing viewpoints on the issue.

Definition of opposing adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

1. conflicting, different, opposed, contrasting, opposite, differing, contrary, contradictory, incompatible, irreconcilable I have a friend who holds the opposing view.

Opposing ideas or tendencies are totally different from each other. I have a friend who has the opposing view.

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025 op•pos•ing /əˈpoʊzɪŋ/ adj. opposite; contrary: The two speakers took opposing viewpoints. See -pos-.

opposing, adj. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

/əˈpʌʊzɪŋ/ IPA guide Other forms: opposingly Definitions of opposing adjective characterized by active hostility synonyms: opponent

Opposing refers to the act of resisting, challenging, combating, or standing against someone or something. It often implies a sense of conflict or discord, indicating a disagreement or difference in …