Synonyms of opposing

opposing 1 of 2

adjective

as in opposite

Related Words

• opposite
• antagonistic
• contradictory
• irreconcilable
• antithetical
• diametric
• antipodal
• contrary
• conflicting
• incompatible
• antipodean
• inconsistent
• mutually exclusive
• clashing
• discrepant
• repugnant
• disagreeing
• incongruous
• inharmonious
• inconsonant
• discordant

Dissimilar Words

• similar
• reconcilable
• like
• akin
• consistent
• agreeing
• compatible
• congruent
• correspondent (with or to)
• concordant
• consonant
• conformable (to)
• harmonious
• congruous
• accordant
• nonconflicting

opposing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of oppose

1

as in resisting

to refuse to give in to

I will continue to oppose any attempts to infringe upon our civil liberties

Synonyms & Similar Words

• resisting
• fighting
• withstanding
• repelling
• defying
• bucking
• combating
• contesting
• contradicting
• countering
• thwarting
• battling
• challenging
• hindering
• obstructing
• contending (with)
• disputing
• stemming
• frustrating
• checking
• balking
• foiling
• baffling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• submitting (to)
• yielding (to)
• bowing (to)
• surrendering (to)
• succumbing (to)
• stooping (to)
• giving in (to)
• capitulating (to)
• knuckling under (to)

2

as in fighting

to strive to reduce or eliminate

we must oppose ignorance and prejudice wherever and whenever they arise

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fighting
• combating
• resisting
• countering
• confronting
• battling
• withstanding
• contending (with)
• thwarting
• facing
• oppugning
• foiling
• checkmating
• baffling
• frustrating
• defying
• meeting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• promoting
• advancing
• encouraging
• fostering
• furthering
• cultivating
• forwarding
• suffering
• supporting
• bearing
• enduring
• advocating
• nurturing
• abiding
• backing
• upholding
• endorsing
• nourishing
• championing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of opposing

Adjective

Run the floor, set hard screens and make the opposing center feel him. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 1 Oct. 2026

Within this region are two major neural pathways, known as the direct and indirect pathways, which appear to exert opposing influences over which actions are expressed. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026

The opposing game plan would be to neutralize them and keep the game close enough to where one or two big swings can make the difference. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

The debate over the safety of AI and whether and how it should be regulated is not a simple clash between two opposing sides. — Katie McQue, NPR, 26 Sep. 2026

While opinions on cowbells differ, the Tigers relish the prospect of going into an opposing stadium and making home fans upset — whether in Lawrence, Kansas, Starkville, Mississippi, or anywhere else. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026

Gilbert Villegas, 36th, the lead sponsor of the opposing Fair and Accountable Illinois Rental ordinance. — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

The Dolphins’ defense failed to create pressure on the opposing quarterback, hitting Brock Purdy all of five times during Sunday’s game. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026

However, there is a lot more to this one than a former coach on the opposing sideline. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026

Verb

Part of me wonders if quarterback Tyler Shough struggles to figure out opposing defenses and then finally breaks through. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Both sides presented gambling experts at trial who touted opposing theories. — Kit Chellel, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026

Giants defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson confidently stressed this week that sacks of opposing quarterbacks will come. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026

Last month, 164 members of Congress also signed a letter opposing the proposal. — Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

Teams, corporate sponsors and the city of Los Angeles welcomed in the world, producing large crowds and kumbaya moments — with fans of opposing teams partying side-by-side in (relative) peace and harmony. — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026

The bill is currently held up in the Senate, with Cotton opposing the measure. — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026

With the Moon in your sign opposing Venus in your partnership zone, affection could feel wonderful one minute and intrusive the next. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026

With Leonard playing alongside him this season, Barnes promised trouble for opposing attackers. — ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026