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Differing from or in conflict with each other
“They successfully balance the often opposing themes of citizens as victims, and as active agents of change.”
In conflict or competition with someone or something
“The boys soon began taunting and insulting good friends who were now on the opposing team.”
Directly facing someone or something on the opposite side
“Adequate natural light and ventilation flow into all rooms with windows facing the opposing building without impairment of privacy.”
In opposition to a majority or official opinion
Opposed or hostile to something, such as a rule or idea
Having a repugnance or opposition of mind
Used or intended to defend or protect
Oppositional or contrary in nature
Having or displaying a strong desire to be more successful than others
In opposition to
Showing a differentiation against
Present participle for to defy or put up an opposition to
“They came to oppose attempts by the London fire authority to remove one of the station's two engines.”
Present participle for to be pitted against in a competition (or conflict)
“The Warriors, playing with all freshmen and sophomores, will now prepare for the state semifinals where the team will oppose Arlington St.”
Present participle for to neutralize, reverse, or balance out a force or action
“By electromagnetic induction, a countercurrent will be induced into the coil, which will oppose the incoming current.”
Present participle for to refuse or be unwilling to allow or grant
“I hope that when we have all met and discussed the whole question together, we shall be thoroughly determined to oppose the Bill to the utmost of our power.”
Present participle for to reject or argue against a statement, idea or theory
“I staunchly oppose any notion that troops in the middle of the battlefield be required to administer warnings to capture combatants.”
Present participle for to disagree or clash with on an issue
“Liberals and conservatives will typically loudly oppose each other in public on social issues.”
Present participle for to criticize or find fault with someone
“We must oppose him for his pandering to questionable lobby groups.”
Present participle for to cause to fail, or to make great attempts to
Present participle for to resist or endure (something) successfully
Present participle for to defy or challenge someone or something with hostile or argumentative intent
Present participle for to disregard the rules and refuse to conform
Present participle for to reason earnestly with a person on some impropriety of conduct
Present participle for to feel an intense dislike for
Present participle for to protect or shield from harm or danger
Present participle for to dissent or rebel against
Present participle for to prohibit or interdict a given action or process
Present participle for to differ strikingly or to be an unsuitable match
Present participle for to look unfavorably on
Present participle for to compare and analyze by contrasting or juxtaposing
Present participle for to criticize or scold sternly
Present participle for to counteract or equal the effect or importance of
Present participle for to enter or participate in a contest, usually as a political candidate
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