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opposing

 

[ əˈpoʊzɪŋ ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

views

In conflict or competition with someone or something.

Synonyms

antagonistic, conflicting, contradictory, contrasting

Examples of usage

  • They were opposing teams in the championship game.
  • The two politicians had opposing views on the issue.
  • The opposing sides could not reach a compromise.
Context #2 | Noun

politics

A member of the political party in opposition to the one in power.

Synonyms

adversary, challenger, opponent, rival

Examples of usage

  • The opposing party criticized the government's decision.
  • He was known as a strong opposing voice in the parliament.

Translations

Translations of the word "opposing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 oposto

🇮🇳 विरोधी

🇩🇪 entgegengesetzt

🇮🇩 bertentangan

🇺🇦 протилежний

🇵🇱 przeciwny

🇯🇵 反対の

🇫🇷 opposé

🇪🇸 opuesto

🇹🇷 karşıt

🇰🇷 반대의

🇸🇦 معارض

🇨🇿 protichůdný

🇸🇰 protichodný

🇨🇳 对立的

🇸🇮 nasprotujoč

🇮🇸 andstæður

🇰🇿 қарсы

🇬🇪 წინააღმდეგი

🇦🇿 qarşı

🇲🇽 opuesto

Etymology

The word 'opposing' originated from the Old French word 'opposer', which means to set in opposition. It has been used in the English language since the late 14th century. The concept of opposition or being in conflict with something has been a fundamental aspect of human interactions throughout history, leading to the development and usage of the word 'opposing' in various contexts.

See also: oppose, opposed, opposer, opposite, opposition, unopposed.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,351 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.