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That opposes or oppose; on the opposite side.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Examples
- opposing armies
- opposing players
- opposing teams
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
present participle and gerund of oppose
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
3
adjective satellite
Meaning 3
characterized by active hostility
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- opponent (or opposing) armies
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: opponent
Antonyms: none provided
No etymology was provided for this word.
Across languages
Translations
6 source translations are retained for this English entry.
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Ancient Greek:
ἀντίθετος
(antíthetos)
— that which opposes
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Ancient Greek:
ἐναντίος
(enantíos)
— that which opposes
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Latin:
obstitus
— that which opposes
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Spanish:
enfrentado
— that which opposes
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Spanish:
oponiente
— that which opposes
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Spanish:
oponente
— that which opposes