present participle of oppose
"The opposing team scored first in the match."
In plain English: To oppose someone means to actively disagree with them and try to stop what they are doing.
"The two teams are opposing each other in the final match."
That opposes or oppose; on the opposite side.
"The opposing team scored first in the match."
In plain English: Opposing means working against something else or being on the other side of an argument.
"The opposing team scored first in the game."
Usage: Use "opposing" to describe two parties, forces, or sides that are actively working against each other in a conflict or competition. This adjective is best reserved for situations involving direct rivalry rather than simple differences of opinion.