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

Cutting their halftime deficit to seven points – trailing the Portland Trail Blazers 60-53 – Doncic flicked his wrists forward in traffic from three-fourths distance across the court and beyond the opposing 3-point line. — Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2026

In February 2025, Tumwater player Frances Staudt sat out a game against Shelton after learning a transgender student was on the opposing girls’ team. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026

For Bagen, persistence depends on preparation, particularly when the opposing side expects financial pressure to end the dispute. — Ascend Agency, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026

Pulling back ahead of the curve Throughout the offseason, Joseph had a theory on how opposing offenses would approach his defense this fall. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2026

On the opposing sideline will be former Georgia safety Joenel Aguero. — Connor Riley, AJC.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Jesús de Miguel died Tuesday, a day after absorbing a heavy hit by the opposing team’s goalkeeper during a match in Spain’s second division and being rushed to a hospital. — ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026

By tradition, the president nominates opposing-party commissioners based on recommendations from the opposing party’s Senate leaders. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 4 Nov. 2026

For years, the Heat’s calling card was targeting an opposing star with a defensive game plan that would force somebody else to beat them, no example better than the Jeremy Lin game all those years ago. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026

Verb

Their attorneys allege school officials concealed an opposing transgender player’s participation and allowed the teams to share locker-room facilities. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Last week, Rahul Gandhi, India's leader of the opposition, extended support to the IDBI Bank employee unions opposing the takeover by Fairfax. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026

Miami defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman said Carr does many things pre-snap that can make life difficult for opposing defenses. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026

Over 200 Substack writers wrote an open letter opposing the company’s hands-off approach to content moderation, and several high-profile writers and publications migrated to competitors. — Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 2 Nov. 2026

With the Moon in Leo opposing Pluto, an ordinary responsibility could feel unusually hard to leave alone. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

That’s 15 bench threes from three players in two losses, though Brown said after the loss in Philadelphia opposing benches aren’t at the top of the list of worries. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 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