Meaning of OPPOSING

Pronunciation:			up'owzing
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	Definition:		[adj]  acting in opposition to; "the opposing sector of the same muscle group" [adj]  characterized by active hostility; "opponent (or opposing) armies" [adj]  in opposition to (a policy or attitude etc.); "an opposing vote"
	Synonyms:		anti, counteractive, hostile, opponent, opposed
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