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Only disaster can follow divided counsels and opposing wills.
Thomas John Barnardo

Meaning of "opposing" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF OPPOSING

opposing  [əˈpəʊzɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OPPOSING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Opposing is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES OPPOSING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of opposing in the English dictionary

The definition of opposing in the dictionary is on the opposite side or the side that opposes. Other definition of opposing is opposite; different, not corresponding.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OPPOSING


arousing
əˈraʊzɪŋ
brown-nosing
ˈbraʊnˌnəʊzɪŋ
closing
ˈkləʊzɪŋ
cohousing
ˌkəʊˈhaʊzɪŋ
dowsing
ˈdaʊzɪŋ
hothousing
ˈhɒthaʊzɪŋ
housing
ˈhaʊzɪŋ
imposing
ɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ
mousing
ˈmaʊzɪŋ
nonhousing
ˌnɒnˈhaʊzɪŋ
nosing
ˈnəʊzɪŋ
rabble-rousing
ˈræbəlraʊzɪŋ
rousing
ˈraʊzɪŋ
self-closing
ˌsɛlfˈkləʊzɪŋ
unimposing
ˌʌnɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ
unreposing
ˌʌnrɪˈpəʊzɪŋ
warehousing
ˈwɛəˌhaʊzɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OPPOSING

oppose
opposed
opposed-cylinder
opposeless
opposer
opposingly
opposite
opposite number
opposite prompt
opposite sex
opposite to
oppositely
oppositeness
opposition
Opposition benches
opposition hold
oppositional
oppositionist
oppositionless
oppositive

WORDS THAT END LIKE OPPOSING

addressing
crossing
dressing
early closing
fundraising
increasing
leasing
licensing
loosing
losing
missing
nursing
passing
pressing
processing
purchasing
raising
rising
sing
surprising

Synonyms and antonyms of opposing in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «OPPOSING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «opposing» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of opposing

Translation of «opposing» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OPPOSING

Find out the translation of opposing to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of opposing from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «opposing» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

相反的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

contrario
570 millions of speakers

English

opposing
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

विरोध
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مُعَارِضٌ لِ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

противостоящий
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

antagônico
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রতিবাদী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

adverse
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Menentang
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

gegnerisch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

反対する
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

반대하는
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nentang
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trái ngược
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

எதிர்க்கும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

विरोध
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

karşı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

opposto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

przeciwstawny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

супротивний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

opus
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αντιθετικός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

opponerende
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

motstående
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

motstridende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of opposing

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OPPOSING»

The term «opposing» is very widely used and occupies the 16.710 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OPPOSING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about opposing

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10 QUOTES WITH «OPPOSING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word opposing.
1
Walter Alston
I've won plenty of games by knowing when to take out my pitcher; whom to replace him with; or how to place my infield or outfield to defend properly against the opposing hitter.
2
Jose Maria Aznar
There is no possible negotiation with these killers. Our aim is to win over terrorism. Only by being firm we can stop terrorism. We must be firm fighting the terrorists and opposing the final aims they want to achieve.
3
Thomas John Barnardo
Only disaster can follow divided counsels and opposing wills.
4
Vladimir Bukovsky
The experience of opposing mass movements was acquired by the KGB during perestroika. It was then that the politicians decided to develop and nourish mass movements for their purposes.
5
Elliott Carter
Silences between movements are employed only in order to bring the opposing duo to the fore.
6
Roger Clemens
I wish there was a bar I could send opposing teams to and get them hammered or something - I could tell my buddies in New York to leave their places open or something. Playing for the Yankees, guys come at you extremely hard. I have to be ready or I'll be embarrassed.
7
Morris Raphael Cohen
It has generally been assumed that of two opposing systems of philosophy, e.g., realism and idealism, one only can be true and one must be false; and so philosophers have been hopelessly divided on the question, which is the true one.
8
Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Sympathy constitutes friendship; but in love there is a sort of antipathy, or opposing passion. Each strives to be the other, and both together make up one whole.
9
Francis Collins
One must dig deeply into opposing points of view in order to know whether your own position remains defensible. Iron sharpens iron.
10
Nina Conti
Having a puppet is a way of having opposing opinions - I say a thing; he says the other.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OPPOSING»

Discover the use of opposing in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to opposing and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Abortion: opposing viewpoints
Presents opposing viewpoints on the legality, morality, responsiblity for, and justification of abortion, and includes critical thinking skills activities
Tamara L. Roleff, 1997
2
Letters for Litigators: Essential Communications for ...
This publication includes numerous letters that can help simplify the task of communicating with opposing counsel, witnesses, clients, the court and others.
Daniel I. Small, Robin Page West, 2004
3
Opposing Hate Speech
Shows how hate speech in all its forms, whether on the street or in the media, can lead to hate crimes, and argues that the harm it can cause needs to be weighed against the competing value of freedom of expression.
Anthony Joseph Paul Cortese, 2006
4
Abortion: opposing viewpoints
Presents opposing viewpoints on the legality, morality, responsibility for, and justification of abortion. Includes critical thinking skills activities.
Charles P. Cozic, Stacey L. Tipp, 1991
5
Suicide: opposing viewpoints
Presents opposing viewpoints on various aspects of suicide, including individual rights, physician-assisted suicide, and prevention.
Michael D. Biskup, Carol Wekesser, 1992
6
Opposing Suharto: Compromise, Resistance, and Regime Change ...
This book is an important study not only for readers interested in contemporary Indonesia and political change in Asia, but also for all those interested in democratization processes elsewhere in the world.
Edward Aspinall, 2005
7
Adoption: opposing viewpoints
Experts debate the issues surrounding adoption, including discussions on family preservation, a child's identity, and adoption rights and policies.
Roman Espejo, 2002
8
Opposing Ambitions: Gender and Identity in an Alternative ...
In Opposing Ambitions we meet the members of Renewal as individuals; learn about the differences in power, prestige, and respect they are accorded; why they talked endlessly about money; and how they related to each other.
Sherryl Kleinman, 1996
9
Opposing Fascism: Community, Authority and Resistance in Europe
This innovative volume draws together a series of perspectives on the everyday experience of Europeans in the 'age of fascism'.
Tim Kirk, Anthony McElligott, 1999
10
Drug abuse: opposing viewpoints
Provides a collection of articles that offer varying viewpoints on the subject of drug abuse.
Tamara L. Roleff, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OPPOSING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term opposing is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Kerry Says Israel May Deepen Its Isolation by Opposing Iran Nuclear …
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State John Kerry said Friday that the nuclear accord he negotiated with Iran was in Israel's interest and that the ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
2
Ya'alon 'perhaps a post-Zionist' for opposing 'Hatikva' requirement …
Ya'alon 'perhaps a post-Zionist' for opposing 'Hatikva' requirement for Arab judges, MK says. Politics And Diplomacy. By JPOST.COM STAFF \. «Jerusalem Post Israel News, Jul 15»
3
Lawyer/blogger pushing to get NRA-opposing donor names
The fight over gun laws is getting personal in central PA. The state supreme court decided to hear the case over Act 192 on Friday, meaning ... «FOX43.com, Jul 15»
4
15 businesses sent letters to minister opposing Ajax
Fifteen local businesses have sent letters to the province in opposition to the proposed Ajax Mine.The letters to Energy and Mines Minster Bill ... «Kamloops This Week, Jul 15»
5
Desmond: Opposing Dollar General store plans
As a resident and small farmer in Lake County I would like to voice my opposition to the expansion of Dollar General Stores into Middletown ... «Lake County News, Jul 15»
6
Health system wants opposing attorneys muzzled online
PASCAGOULA, Miss. — Attorneys for the Singing River Health System has asked a judge to stop the opposing attorneys from using social ... «SunHerald.com, Jul 15»
7
Activist opposing Richland Rebels name threatens possible boycott
HALTOM CITY — The head of a local civil rights group dropped plans to speak against Confederate symbols and claims of racial bias at ... «Dallas Morning News, Jul 15»
8
Former Kernels pitching coach Lucas returns with opposing team
The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers pitching coach was stunned last fall when Minnesota Twins farm director Brad Steil informed him his contract ... «KCRG, Jul 15»
9
Bill Shorten recommits to ETS, opposing 'Abbott's society of flat …
Bill Shorten aims to recommit Labor to an emissions trading scheme as well as a 50% renewable energy target. Photograph: Julian Smith/AAP. «The Guardian, Jul 15»
10
Phase out federal gas tax: Opposing view
Raising the gas tax to prop up the Highway Trust Fund is like pumping gas into a junkyard car. For every $1 of gas tax, Washington wastes 20% ... «USA TODAY, Jul 15»

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