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

Ellison has taken an opposing view from his predecessors who confronted crumbling industry economics by cutting expenditures to boost their corporate bottom lines. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

This wasn't the first time an opposing player accused a Fever fan of inappropriate conduct despite the team and league finding no such evidence. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Most opposing candidates have support from several pro-school-choice groups that have opposed CTU, including the Illinois Network of Charter Schools, Common Ground Collective, and the Urban Center. — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

On the roof deck, 360-degree views give you unobstructed river views, as well as an opposing view, down on glittering, red-and-gold tiled temple roofs of the Wat Po complex. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

But others feel alienated, misrepresented and worn out by the opposing political forces, said Carolina Almeida de Paula, a political scientist from Rio de Janeiro State University. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

Neither offense crossed 300 yards, and both defenses sacked the opposing quarterbacks — Russell Wilson and Jimmy Garoppolo — four times. — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 4 Oct. 2026

On a team that lacks substantial point-of-attack defense, Edgecombe will be tasked with guarding the best opposing player on many nights. — Tony Jones, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Run the floor, set hard screens and make the opposing center feel him. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 1 Oct. 2026

Verb

In the film, Rina is driven into exile for opposing the government. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

Enough Promises paid the firm Seven Farms more than $397,000 on two dates last week for printing, postage and mail services either supporting Levy or opposing Brown. — Julie Carr Smyth, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

Nobody in this league loves to throw the ball directly to the opposing team quite like Tua. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

The Jaguars also became the second team in the Super Bowl era to not allow an opposing player to rush for 40 or more yards in its first five games, joining the 1969 Dallas Cowboys. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026

What has stuck out to some locals is the demographics of those opposing the data center. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026

The unlikely pair build an operation that threatens to blow the local bad guys out of the water, as opposing futures beckon. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2026

Giants defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson confidently stressed this week that sacks of opposing quarterbacks will come. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026

Last month, 164 members of Congress also signed a letter opposing the proposal. — Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026