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

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

Discord reigned in the intensifying debate over AI safety regulation, with tech bosses taking opposing stances and government leaders sharing little common ground. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Verb

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

But the speedy Caballero has gotten some starts at third even when righties are opposing the Yankees lately, so that might be a moot point. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026

Pierre, 50, is endorsed by Common Ground Collective, an organization opposing CTU and Mayor Brandon Johnson and financed in large part by the chief executive officer of GCM Grosvenor, Michael Sacks. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026

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

Swiss voters rejected a right-wing proposal to tighten the country’s neutrality rules, with 70% voting against it and every region opposing the measure. — Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

Myrna Muñoz won a Democratic primary in Oregon, with rejection of data center projects part of a platform opposing ICE enforcement and Flock cameras. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026

On Sunday night, this 36-year-old didn’t look a day over 27, made possible by the infusion of the run game and the respect opposing defenses now need to pay to the line of scrimmage. — Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026

In addition to demonstrations and online campaigns, the coalition helped organize an open letter of industry professionals opposing the transaction, including JJ Abrams, Damon Lindelof, David Fincher and Denis Villeneuve. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026