OPPOSING

8 letters 13 Scrabble points

Definition of OPPOSING

verb

  1. To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.

    "There is still time to oppose this plan."

    Synonyms: buck confront hinder obstruct resist

  2. To object to.

    "Many religious leaders oppose cloning humans."

    Synonyms: argue contest repugn speak out take issue with

  3. To present or set up in opposition; to pose.

    "They are opposed to any form of hierarchy."

Related words: against bar block check combat confront contest contradict
adjective

  1. That opposes or oppose; on the opposite side.

    "opposing armies"

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters O P P O S I N G
Length 8 letters
Scrabble Score 13 points

Anagrams of OPPOSING

Words that use the same letters:

POGONIPS

Words Containing "OPPOSING"

NONOPPOSING OPPOSINGLY PREOPPOSING REOPPOSING UNOPPOSING

Words Starting with "OPPOSING"

OPPOSINGLY

Words Ending with "OPPOSING"

NONOPPOSING PREOPPOSING REOPPOSING UNOPPOSING