OPPOSING
Dictionary entry overview: What does opposing mean? • OPPOSING (adjective)
The adjective OPPOSING has 2 senses:
1. characterized by active hostility
2. in opposition to (a policy or attitude etc.)
Familiarity information: OPPOSING used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• OPPOSING (adjective)
Meaning:
Characterized by active hostility
Synonyms:
opponent; opposing
Context example:
opponent (or opposing) armies
Similar:
hostile (characterized by enmity or ill will)
Meaning:
In opposition to (a policy or attitude etc.)
Synonyms:
opposed; opposing
Context example:
an opposing vote
Similar:
anti (not in favor of (an action or proposal etc.))
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