Opposing

/əˈpoʊ.zɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Present participle of oppose, meaning to resist or combat.

They are opposing the new policy changes in the organization.

adjective

In conflict or competition with; being in opposition to.

The opposing teams fought hard for the championship title.

Situated on the other side; facing or opposite.

The opposing wall of the room was covered in artwork.

Contradictory or differing in opinion.

They had opposing views on how to handle the budget cuts.

From Old French 'oposer', from Latin 'opponere' meaning 'to place against'.

opposing forces:

Groups or individuals in conflict or competition.

opposing viewpoints:

Differing perspectives or beliefs.

the opposing side:

The side of a disagreement or contest that is against another.

Against the flow.

He's always swimming opposing currents in his opinions.

Going against the grain.

Her opposing stance on the issue went against the grain of popular opinion.