Synonyms for opposing

Grammar : Adj

Spell : uh-pohz

Phonetic Transcription : əˈpoʊz

Définition of opposing

Origin : late 14c., from Old French oposer "oppose, resist, rival; contradict, state opposing point of view" (12c.), from poser "to place, lay down" (see pose (v.1)), blended with Latin opponere "oppose, object to, set against" (see opponent). Related: Opposed; opposing.

adj at variance

Example sentences :

Mr. Horseman also joined the Conservatives in opposing the bill.
Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook

But I could only resolve that I would be no party to any unfair plan of opposing her.
Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson

It may seem, then, that we are thus faced by two opposing forces.
Extract from : « The Truth About Woman » by C. Gasquoine Hartley

He could see her opposing herself to mobs, but he could not see himself doing so.
Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine

But Evans reckoned without the millers who were opposing his petition.
Extract from : « The Age of Invention » by Holland Thompson

"If you say that it is all one to you there's an end to my opposing him," he answered coldly.
Extract from : « The Sea-Hawk » by Raphael Sabatini

Presently, no doubt, the two now opposing him would be reinforced by others.
Extract from : « St. Martin's Summer » by Rafael Sabatini

Accordingly he sacrificed and advanced against the opposing lines of cavalry.
Extract from : « Agesilaus » by Xenophon

In the friction of these opposing wills, forces baneful to Man are generated.
Extract from : « The Romance of the Soul » by Lilian Staveley

Let me give an illustration of what I will call the opposing methods of education.
Extract from : « The Curse of Education » by Harold E. Gorst

Antonyms for opposing

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