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

The eight bean bags are divided according to color, and players will alternate standing behind their cornhole board and tossing the bean bags at the opposing board. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

Still, MacDonald’s claims matter in part because of two opposing movements. — John Blake, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026

Still, with McLaurin the only receiver likely to scare opposing defenses, each practice is an opportunity for the remaining players to make plays. — Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Still, Republican lawmakers are laying the groundwork for blame if the opposing party gains power in the future, according to political scientist Daniel Hopkins. — Rahul Mukherjee, NPR, 31 July 2026

Heather Weiner, a spokesperson for the opposing No Hate in Washington State campaign, also characterized the competing demonstrations as positive overall. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026

Abernethy described the trip as a logistical fiasco and chaotic episode that prompted complaints from multiple opposing teams. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026

Lundgren got out from the driver’s side of the vehicle, stumbled across the opposing lane of traffic, and leaped over the side of the bridge into Table Rock Lake below, the sheriff said. — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 22 July 2026

Those juxtaposing results, and the opposing emotions that came with them, are a reminder of why Cristobal stresses that his team avoids the external talk around his team. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

Verb

The Fulton County Commission unanimously voted Wednesday to adopt a resolution formally opposing efforts by development authorities to reduce property taxes as a data center recruitment tool. — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026

The United Democracy Project, a super PAC affiliated with pro-Israel group American Israel Public Affairs Committee, spent millions opposing Bush in both the 2024 and 2026 primaries. — Abc News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026

Polling consistently shows that Marylanders hate partisan gerrymandering, with recent polls showing as many as 81% of respondents opposing the practice. — Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2026

Pleasant, a rising junior who was limited during spring camp with a shoulder injury, should get the first crack at guarding opposing top receivers. — Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026

The main campaign opposing the measure was largely bankrolled by the political action committee for the Missouri Association of Realtors, which supports the state’s real estate industry. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

Now look, there is nothing wrong with opposing the Ellisons or disapproving of changes over this past year at CBS News. — Chris Wallace, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026

Venus and Saturn are opposing each other in your money houses (exact on August 21), which looks like possible buyer’s remorse, but will more likely show up in interpersonal contexts where the mutual exchange isn’t actually very mutual. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026

The Senate unanimously passed a resolution opposing a presidential pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell on Wednesday, putting itself on record against Jeffrey Epstein’s ex-girlfriend. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 29 July 2026