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(op-pos-ing) 3 syllables

Definition

adjective. being against something or someone.

Example Sentence

It is not possible to be allegiant to two opposing kings.

More Example Sentences

They were opposing each other's ideas in class.

Synonyms

against; rival; counter

Antonyms

supporting; aiding; helping

Hear It! Say It! Write It!

opposing
Hear It! Say It! Write It!

Rhymes

  • closing
  • dozing
  • hosing
  • nosing
  • posing
  • rosing

  • composing
  • disclosing
  • disposing
  • enclosing
  • exposing
  • foreclosing
  • imposing
  • opposing
  • proposing
  • supposing

  • decomposing
  • predisposing
  • reimposing
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