adj, verb ·3 syllables ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of oppose form-of, gerund, participle, present

Adjective

1. 1
   That opposes or oppose; on the opposite side. not-comparable

   "opposing armies"

Adjective

1. 1
   characterized by active hostility wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

opponentabjuratoryabnegativeadversaryadversativeadverse

Antonyms

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alternative

Example

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"It would demoralize the opposing team to give it the razz from the spectators' side."

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