opposing adj

1 characterized by active hostility; "opponent (or opposing) armies" [syn: opponent]

2 acting in opposition to; "the opposing sector of the same muscle group"

3 in opposition to (a policy or attitude etc.); "an opposing vote" [syn: opposed]

English

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -əʊzɪŋ

Adjective

opposing

1. That opposes or oppose; on the opposite side.

   opposing armies

Verb

opposing

1. present participle of oppose

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