24 entries under opposing topic. ×

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opposed(adjective, hostile, unfriendly, antagonistic, contrary)
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at cross-purposes(expression, adjective, hostile, counter, unfriendly)
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at odds(expression, adjective, hostile, counter, unfriendly)
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in opposition(expression, adjective, hostile, counter, unfriendly)
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anti(adjective, hostile, counter, unfriendly, antagonistic)
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antipathetic(adjective, hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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antithetical(adjective, hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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averse(adjective, hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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clashing(adjective, hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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contrary(adjective, preposition, hostile, counter, antagonistic)
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dissentient(adjective, hostile, counter, unfriendly, antagonistic)
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enemy(adjective, hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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irreconcilable(adjective, hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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obstructive(adjective, hostile, counter, unfriendly, antagonistic)
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opposite(adjective, hostile, antagonistic, contrary)
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oppositional(adjective, hostile, antagonistic, contrary, adverse)
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rival(adjective, hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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up against(expression, adjective, hostile, counter, unfriendly)
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adversarial(adjective, hostile, contrary)
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adverse(adjective, hostile, contrary)
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