opposing Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb be against; express opposition to
    oppose.
    • We oppose the ban on abortion
  2. verb fight against or resist strongly
    defend; fight down; oppose; fight back; fight.
    • The senator said he would oppose the bill
    • Don't fight it!
  3. verb contrast with equal weight or force
    oppose; counterbalance.
  4. verb set into opposition or rivalry
    oppose; play off; pit; match.
    • let them match their best athletes against ours
    • pit a chess player against the Russian champion
    • He plays his two children off against each other
  5. verb act against or in opposition to
    react; oppose.
    • She reacts negatively to everything I say
  6. verb be resistant to
    contradict; controvert; oppose.
    • The board opposed his motion
  7. adjective satellite characterized by active hostility
    opponent.
    • opponent (or opposing) armies

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