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| 1. | [ adjective ] characterized by active hostility | |
| Synonyms: | opponent | |
| Examples: | "opponent (or opposing) armies" |
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| Related terms: | hostile | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] acting in opposition to | |
| Examples: | "the opposing sector of the same muscle group" |
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| Related terms: | counteractive | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] in opposition to (a policy or attitude etc.) | |
| Synonyms: | opposed | |
| Examples: | "an opposing vote" |
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| Related terms: | anti | |
| Similar spelling: |
opsin opsonin opossum opsonize |
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