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 commission has historically acted in a quasi-independent role from presidential administrations, with the president's party holding three seats and the opposing party two. — David Folkenflik, NPR, 18 Aug. 2026

Some of the loudest opposing voices are creatives, who see the products being created by AI companies as something threatening to their own practice and to the world at-large. — T.m. Brown, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

His first target went through his hands, off his helmet, into the waiting hands of an opposing defensive back for an interception. — Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

For this unforgivable crime, Cunningham has been booed, faced protests, been criticized by other players, saw opposing coaches wear t-shirts specifically targeted at her. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026

This is a traditional Irish sport where two teams of 15 players work together to kick or punch a ball through or over the opposing team's goal. — Mia Hilkowitz, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Aug. 2026

One tactic is to choose a name derived from slogans of the opposing party, falsely signaling ideological kinship to gain the trust of voters from the other side. — Andrew Moshirnia, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2026

And she’s constantly tasked with slowing down some of the best opposing players in the WNBA on some nights, and playing a free safety role to help her teammates on the defensive end. — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026

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

Verb

Padilla accused Soto-Martínez of engaging in a double standard, asking the council to defer to his wishes in his district while opposing efforts by his colleagues to establish no-encampment zones in their communities. — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

With the series level 1–1, the third Test in Adelaide was highly anticipated; Pataudi was dropped, supposedly for opposing the bodyline tactic. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026

Massie, Greene and Carlson also were among the first wave of prominent MAGA figures opposing the war, a group that has been growing as the conflict nears the six-month mark. — Zac Anderson, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

Archie gives Winter Park multiple dimensions at QB, which will allow the Wildcats to keep opposing defenses guessing. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

But as the Cowboys starters get their final piece of work against an opposing team before the start of the season, Tuesday’s session still proved to be really important. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026

Mayor Andre Dickens is opposing a controversial plan to move the famed Olympic cauldron from Atlanta’s Summerhill neighborhood. — Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Privacy and Performance Are Not Competing Priorities Too often, privacy and performance are treated as opposing priorities. — Shea Murtaugh, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Miller had previously given testimony earlier in the day during the meeting opposing the deal over the new stadium proposal. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2026