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

Pittsburgh Pirates star Paul Skenes was waiting in the opposing dugout. — Kansas City Star, 19 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

But the guys in here work their ass off every single day, and to have that kind of reaction to an opposing player is crazy to me. — Will Sammon, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Pete Alonso is still chasing his 300th career home run after making his first visit to Citi Field as an opposing player Monday night. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

Appearing at the opposing party’s convention is sure to add to the questions about his commitment to the Democratic Party. — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

For Innanen, these opposing identities playing together was necessary. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026

In addition to working on the sidelines, Eli had a season 1 cameo as a frustrated coach from an opposing team. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026

Verb

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

And once again, Patrick Mahomes and the rest of his crew made an opposing team pay for giving them one last chance. — ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026

This concert is still a place where everyone is welcome, and everyone here can stand beside people that have opposing views. — Brendan Menapace, Billboard, 20 Sep. 2026

Ruffalo is one of Hollywood’s most outspoken stars about opposing the merger. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026

The show is in the heart of campuses across the country, with tailgaters, students, and opposing fans packing in like sardines around the set, holding clever signs hoping to be featured on the broadcast. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026

If Burrow can stay healthy and give the Bengals some early leads, Dexter Lawrence and the rest of that defensive front will have their opportunities to get after opposing QBs. — Dan Pompei, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Americans appear increasingly alarmed by the technology,with 7 in 10 polled in March opposing local construction of data centers that power AI technology, according to a Gallup survey. — Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2026