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opposing

verb , present participle of oppose

Synonyms and Antonyms of opposing

1 to refuse to give in to

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

Synonyms of opposing

bucking, defying, fighting, repelling, resisting, withstanding

Words Related to opposing

battling, combating (or combatting), contending (with)

challenging, contesting, contradicting, disputing

baffling, balking, foiling, frustrating, thwarting

checking, countering, hindering, obstructing, stemming

Antonyms of opposing

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

2 to strive to reduce or eliminate

we must oppose ignorance and prejudice wherever and whenever they arise

Synonyms of opposing

battling, combating (or combatting), contending (with), countering, fighting, oppugning

Words Related to opposing

baffling, checkmating, foiling, frustrating, resisting, thwarting, withstanding

confronting, defying, facing, meeting

Near Antonyms of opposing

abiding, bearing, enduring, suffering

advocating, backing, championing, endorsing (also indorsing), supporting, upholding

Antonyms of opposing

advancing, cultivating, encouraging, forwarding, fostering, furthering, nourishing, nurturing, promoting

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