Was Does Opposing Mean?

1 : to place over against something so as to provide resistance, counterbalance, or contrast one military force opposed to another concreteness as opposed to abstraction— L. E. Lynch. 2 : to place opposite or against something oppose the enemy oppose a congressional bill. 3 : to offer resistance to.

Does opposing mean opposite?

'opposing' means to be in conflict or competition with someone or something. e.g ' The opposing team was running straight towards us. ' 'I don't understand why he is opposing my view on climate change. ' 'Opposite' is something completely different; of a contrary kind.

What does opposing mean in politics?

the action of opposing, resisting, or combating. antagonism or hostility. a person or group of people opposing, criticizing, or protesting something, someone, or another group. (sometimes initial capital letter) the major political party opposed to the party in power and seeking to replace it.