adjective [onlybeforenoun]
1 (of teams, armies, forces, etc.) playing, fighting, working, etc. against each other:
a player from the opposing side * It is time for opposing factions to unite and work towards a common goal. * This behaviour is based on a conflict between two opposing forces within the individual.
2 (of attitudes, views etc.) very different from each other
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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