opposingop‧pos‧ing /əˈpəʊzɪŋ $ əˈpoʊ-/ adjective [only before noun] 
Examples
The opposing armies were preparing for war. The Socialist Party has split into two opposing camps.2opposing ideas, opinions etc are completely different from each other: Throughout the negotiations Hurst and Jevons took opposing views.
ExamplesEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
Thesaurus- a political group that split into two opposing factions
- Bobbie and Jo have opposing views on marriage.
- Brad was prepared to accept that opposing beliefs could be held equally strongly and passionately.
- Michigan's complex offense has kept opposing teams guessing.
- Russia and the U.S. have opposing views on arms sales to the region.
- The Party seems to be unsure which of two opposing political philosophies to follow.
- How can the opposing minority be both free and subject to laws to which they have not consented?
- It could be distinguished from an opposing process, which produces a non-material consciousness.
- John was also extremely fast and nimble, and he possessed a remarkable body-swerve which could prove most disconcerting to opposing defenders.
- The airport had been seized by one revolutionary force and the communication centre by an opposing one.
- The slightly later and opposing tradition is that of the lexicographer as the objective observer and recorder of language.
Longman Language Activatoropposite opinions, statements etc► opposite
Collocations · We're good friends, but we have opposite views when it comes to politics.· It is strange how two scientists studying the same problem can come to completely opposite conclusions.· Margaret has very strong opinions, but she always tries to understand the opposite point of view.
► opposing opposing opinions, beliefs, statements etc are the opposite of each other: · Bobbie and Jo have opposing views on marriage.· Brad was prepared to accept that opposing beliefs could be held equally strongly and passionately.· The Party seems to be unsure which of two opposing political philosophies to follow.
► diametrically opposed completely opposite to and completely disagreeing with each other: · He feels that his Christian beliefs and the principles of capitalism are diametrically opposed.
► on the contrary spoken formal use this to tell someone that the opposite of what they say is true: · "Do you think the divorce will upset her family?'' "On the contrary. It will probably come as a relief.''· "You probably aren't interested in my opinion." "On the contrary, any ideas you have to add would be very welcome."
► just the opposite/reverse also quite the opposite/reverse especially British, spoken use this to tell someone that the opposite of a situation or statement is true: · My friends say I spend too much time studying, but my parents say just the opposite.· We were not in love at the time - quite the opposite in fact.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► rival/opposing/opposition fans
Word family (=fans who support different teams competing against each other)· There were fights between rival fans outside the stadium.
► a petition opposing something· 458 local people signed a petition opposing the move.
► the opposing team· A member of the opposing team grabbed hold of his shirt.
► conflicting/opposing views (=completely different)· There are conflicting views about the best way to teach reading.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN► faction· It is the path a load would follow if it was pulled by the opposing factions in the drawing.· The referendum campaign had been fiercely fought by opposing factions.
► forces· All of these qualities, when duly accounted for, amounted to a virtual condition of stalemate between the opposing forces.
► party· There are disagreements between councillors of the same party just as there are disagreements between those of opposing parties.· The seventy members of the Sanhedrin were drawn mainly from two opposing parties, the Sadducees and the Pharisees.· Of the opposing parties, a score of men lost their lives or were badly hurt on each side.
► side· But those who choose violence set themselves on the opposing side from democracy.
► team· Some of the opposing teams are dead good.· Members of the opposing team pulled Newton back.· This match was notable for being as much a battle against the elements as the opposing team.· There must be a metre gap between players of opposing teams in the lineout.
► view· These opposing views should be brought together in a paragraph or essay.· Lord Atkin, in one of the century's most powerful dissents, adopted the opposing view.· Two quite directly opposing views on their policy significance prevail.· The second and opposing view treats political events as the result of forces inherent in human nature.· A number of analytical problems are raised by the rather stark polarization between these opposing views.· There is an opposing view, that the marketing process should be seen in a rather different way.· Is there any scientific evidence for either of these opposing views?· Students taking an opposing view argued that it was the usage of the media that was evil and not the media themselves.
WORD FAMILYadjectiveopposed ≠ unopposedopposingoppositenounoppositionoppositeverbopposeadverbopposite
1opposing teams, groups, or forces are competing, arguing, or fighting against each other: The opposing armies were preparing for war. The Socialist Party has split into two opposing camps.2opposing ideas, opinions etc are completely different from each other: Throughout the negotiations Hurst and Jevons took opposing views.