op ‧ pos ‧ ing /əˈpəʊzɪŋ $ əˈpoʊ-/ BrE AmE adjective [only before noun]
[ Word Family: adjective : ↑ opposed ≠ ↑ unopposed , ↑ opposing , ↑ opposite ; noun : ↑ opposition , ↑ opposite ; verb : ↑ oppose ; adverb : ↑ opposite ]
1 . opposing 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.
2 . opposing ideas, opinions etc are completely different from each other:
Throughout the negotiations Hurst and Jevons took opposing views.