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 Jazz didn’t play a highlight reel during the game to welcome the center back, as many teams often do for a player who returns on an opposing team. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026

Skattebo found a crease, lowered his helmet and ran over an opposing defender. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

About Estrogen Skin Care There are two main (and opposing) concerns about this new spate of estrogen skin-care products. — Ashley Abramson, Allure, 22 Oct. 2026

For vote buying to work, the value of the benefits people receive has to outweigh the factors pushing them toward an opposing party. — Kenneth Greene, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026

The foursome fret and fuss over one another, mostly because of their opposing political views. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026

Its use during the exercise simulated an attack against an opposing naval force. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Splitter praises his movement on and off the ball, which seems to visibly confuse opposing defenses. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2026

Regardless of any statistics, the defense has accomplished its end goal each and every week this season — and that’s allowing fewer points than the opposing team has scored every single time. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026

Verb

But, that doesn’t mean companies need to sacrifice and give into the pressure of opposing conference games in order to get the better rating. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Powered by a defensive unit that tallied three takeaways, four sacks and limited the opposing offense to 156 yards, UCLA earned its seventh win of the season Saturday afternoon at the Rose Bowl, trouncing Michigan State 28-10. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026

There charged Felix Anudike-Uzomah, who had already shoved his way into the opposing backfield, twisting an offensive lineman completely around before tackling Las Vegas running back Ashton Jeanty for a loss. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026

Though opposing armies suffered heavy losses, neither made any significant territorial gains. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026

After previously opposing the proposal, Bolsonaro reversed course and voted in favor. — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026

Under Sorrells, attorneys representing the state often rely on equally inexperienced colleagues or, in some instances, opposing counsel, for training, sources said. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026

With opposing defenses likely to devote more attention to Anderson, Kohl emphasized the importance of getting other playmakers involved. — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026

The two sides have been involved in opposing legal actions over contractual control, outside collaborations, releases, touring agreements, royalties and creative independence. — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 18 Oct. 2026