opposing

• Descreve algo que está em conflito ou competição com outra coisa; que age contra ou em resistência a algo.

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

1. In conflict or disagreementB2formal

   Acting against or in opposition to someone or something.

   Oposto

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

   Sinônimosadverseantagonisticantitheticalconflictingcontraryhostileopposite

   Antônimossupporting

2. Contrasting or differentB2formal

   Being in a position opposite to something else; contrasting.

   Oposto

   • 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.

   Sinônimosantitheticalconflictingcontrarycontrastingdifferentdivergentincompatibleopposite

   Antônimoscompatibleconcurringsamesimilar

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de resistir, contestar ou se colocar contra algo ou alguém.

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

1. Disagree or resistB2formal

   To express disagreement with or resistance to something.

   Opor-se

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

   Sinônimoschallengecombatconfrontcontestdefydisputefightresistwithstand

   Antônimosadvocateaidassistbackdefendfavorpromotesupport

2. Compete againstB2formal

   To be in competition or conflict with someone or something.

   Opor-se

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbattlechallengecombatconfrontcontestfacefightrival

   Antônimosaidassistbackhelpsupport