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

Imagine a White player drilling a Black opponent above the neck, getting tossed and then immediately posting a racial accusation aimed at the opposing team. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026

The murder of an influencer could be interpreted as an attempt to send an intimidating message to the opposing side. — Rey Rodríguez, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

Republicans are rubbing their hands in glee at the neocommunist advance in their opposing party. — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 7 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

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

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

Verb

His greater concern is that even a militarily weak pact could encourage opposing alignments to harden. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, residents are organizing a petition opposing the home and are pushing for the operation to be shut down or relocated. — Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

But outside spending groups supporting Marshall and opposing Hamilton have already made major television ad buys this month — a precursor to what’s expected to be an expensive election cycle. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026

Over time opposing immigration became increasingly central to Reform UK’s platform. — Nick Tabor, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Aug. 2026

That same year, access to food became a flashpoint amid large-scale protests in China opposing the government’s strict COVID-19 policies. — Caitlin Welsh, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2026

Presidents typically nominate commissioners from the opposing party based on recommendations from the other party. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 11 Aug. 2026

Your 6th House of Work and Wellness hosts compassionate Venus, opposing spiritual Neptune in your 12th House of Solitude, so routines need boundaries that protect rest. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2026

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