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Definition of opposing adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

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opposing

adjective
opposing pronunciation English əˈpəʊzɪŋ opposing pronunciation American əˈpoʊzɪŋ
[only before noun]
 
1 (of teams, armies, forces, etc.) playing, fighting, working, etc. against each othera player from the opposing sideIt is time for opposing factions to unite and work towards a common goal.This behaviour is based on a conflict between two opposing forces within the individual.2 (of attitudes, views, etc.) very different from each other