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Opposing vs Opponent - What's the difference?

opposing | opponent |

As adjectives the difference between opposing and opponent

is that opposing is that opposes or oppose; on the opposite side while opponent is situated in front; opposite; hence, opposing; adverse; antagonistic.

As a verb opposing

is .

As a noun opponent is

an individual or group who is a rival of another.

opposing

English

Adjective

(-)
  • That opposes or oppose; on the opposite side.
    • opposing armies

    Verb

    (head)

    • opponent

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An individual or group who is a rival of another.
  • One who attempts to stop the progression of.
  • One who objects to.
  • In team sports, a player of an opposite team.

    • Antonyms

    * supporter * proponent * advocate

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Situated in front; opposite; hence, opposing; adverse; antagonistic.
    • (Alexander Pope)
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