opposing

Describes something that is in conflict or competition with something else; acting against or in resistance to.

ruОписывает то, что находится в конфликте или конкуренции с чем-либо другим; действующее против или в сопротивлении.esDescribe algo que está en conflicto o competencia con otra cosa; que actúa en contra o se opone a algo.frQui s'oppose à quelque chose ou à quelqu'un, souvent dans un conflit ou une compétition ; qui agit contre ou en résistance.deBezeichnet etwas, das in Konflikt oder Wettbewerb mit etwas anderem steht; das gegen etwas wirkt oder sich widersetzt.ptDescreve algo que está em conflito ou competição com outra coisa; que age contra ou em resistência a algo.zh形容与另一方处于冲突或竞争之中；表示反对、抵抗或相对立的。arيصف ما هو في صراع أو منافسة مع شيء آخر؛ الفاعل ضد شيء ما أو المقاوم له.

1. In conflict or disagreement B2 formal

   Acting against or in opposition to someone or something.

   • The opposing team scored the winning goal.
   • They held opposing views on the new policy.
   • The opposing forces clashed at dawn.

   ruПротивоположныйesopuesto, contrariofropposé, adversedeGegnerischptOpostozh对立的arمعارض

   Synonyme: adverseantagonisticantitheticalconflictingcontraryhostileopposite

   Antonyme: supporting

2. Contrasting or different B2 formal

   Being in a position opposite to something else; contrasting.

   • The two candidates have opposing strategies for the economy.
   • She took the opposing side of the argument.
   • The opposing directions of the roads confused the driver.

   ruПротивоположныйesopuesto, contrariofropposé, contrairedeEntgegengesetztptOpostozh对立的arمُعَارِض

   Synonyme: antitheticalconflictingcontrarycontrastingdifferentdivergentincompatibleopposite

   Antonyme: compatibleconcurringsamesimilar

• more opposing comparative form
• most opposing superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of resisting, challenging, or standing against something or someone.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия сопротивления, оспаривания или выступления против чего-либо или кого-либо.esVerbo que denota la acción de estar en contra de algo o alguien, resistirse, impugnar o confrontar una idea, medida o decisión.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de résister, de contester ou de se déclarer contre quelque chose ou quelqu'un.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, sich gegen etwas oder jemanden zu stellen, Widerstand zu leisten oder Einspruch zu erheben.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de resistir, contestar ou se colocar contra algo ou alguém.zh表示反对、抵抗或与某人某事物对抗的动词。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على مقاومة شيء أو شخص أو معارضته أو الاعتراض عليه أو الوقوف ضده.

1. Disagree or resist B2 formal

   To express disagreement with or resistance to something.

   • Many citizens oppose the new tax law.
   • She opposed the decision to close the library.
   • The committee opposed the proposed changes.

   ruВыступать противesoponersefrs'opposer àdeSich widersetzenptOpor-sezh反对arالاعتراض والمقاومة

   Synonyme: challengecombatconfrontcontestdefydisputefightresistwithstand

   Antonyme: advocateaidassistbackdefendfavorpromotesupport

2. Compete against B2 formal

   To be in competition or conflict with someone or something.

   • The two candidates oppose each other in the election.
   • Our team will oppose the champions in the final match.
   • They opposed the rival company in the market.

   ruСоперничатьescompetir contrafrs'opposer à / affronterdeSich widersetzenptOpor-sezh对抗arيُنافِس

   Synonyme: battlechallengecombatconfrontcontestfacefightrival

   Antonyme: aidassistbackhelpsupport

• opposed past participle
• opposed past simple
• opposing present participle
• opposes third person singular