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opposing

UK
/əˈpəʊzɪŋ/
US
/əˈpoʊzɪŋ/

Translations

opposinggerund / present participle
UK
/əˈpəʊ.zɪŋ/
US
/əˈpoʊ.zɪŋ/
More specific classification: adjective derived from the present participle of ‘oppose’.
The two opposing walls were painted in contrasting colors.
Les deux murs opposés étaient peints en couleurs contrastées.
Additional translations
adverseSurtout dans les contextes sportifs, juridiques ou argumentatifs.
Synonyms
contrary
antagonistic
adverse
opposite
counter
hostile
contradictory
Antonyms
supporting
agreeing
opposingnoun
UK
/əˈpəʊzɪŋ/
US
/əˈpoʊzɪŋ/
Gerund form functioning as an uncountable noun meaning 'the act of opposing; opposition'.
His persistent opposing of the proposal frustrated the committee.
Son opposition persistante à la proposition a frustré le comité.
Synonyms
opposition
opponent
adversary
rival
challenger
competitor
antagonist
foe
contender
opposeverb

opposing

Gerund

opposed
Past Simple
opposed
Past Participle
opposing
Gerund
UK
/əˈpəʊz/
US
/əˈpoʊz/
s'opposer àEmploi courant pour exprimer la résistance, l'opposition ou le désaccord.
The citizens opposed the new law by organizing protests.
Les citoyens se sont opposés à la nouvelle loi en organisant des manifestations.
affronterEmploi sportif ou compétitif.
The team will oppose their rivals in the championship game.
L'équipe affrontera ses rivaux lors du match de championnat.
opposerAu sens de mettre en regard ou en contraste.
The designer opposed warm colours to cool tones to create visual interest.
Le designer a opposé des couleurs chaudes à des tons froids pour créer un intérêt visuel.
Synonyms
resist
counter
combat
challenge
dispute
object
refute
withstand
defy
contradict
Antonyms
support
agree
assist
opposegerund / present participle

opposing

Derived from the present participle 'opposing', used attributively to describe entities that are in conflict or mutually contradictory.
adverseEmploi courant pour des camps, équipes ou parties en conflit.
The opposing teams shook hands after the match.
Les équipes adverses se sont serré la main après le match.
Additional translations
opposéSens de contraire ou placé en face.
Synonyms
opposing
opposed
antagonistic
adversarial
hostile
contrary
conflicting
counter
counteracting
counteractive
resisting
inimical
contrarian
thwarting
resistant

Definitions

opposinggerund / present participle
Acting in a manner that is contrary or in conflict with something or someone.
The opposing team was determined to win the championship.
Situated or placed opposite to something else.
The two opposing walls were painted in contrasting colors.
opposingnoun
The act or process of opposing; opposition.
His persistent opposing of the proposal frustrated the committee.
opposeverb
To resist or act against something.
The citizens opposed the new law by organizing protests.
To compete against someone in a contest or competition.
The team will oppose their rivals in the championship game.
To be in conflict or disagreement with something.
She opposed his views on the subject during the debate.
To place or set something opposite something else for the sake of contrast or balance.
The designer opposed warm colours to cool tones to create visual interest.
opposegerund / present participle
Being in active conflict or competition with someone or something; contrary.
The opposing teams shook hands after the match.
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