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Synonyms for opposing

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characterized by active hostility

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We have opposed this Bill in the past, still oppose it and will continue opposing in future as well," said Rajak who was appointed industry minister in the recent cabinet expansion of the Nitish Kumar government.
'Those people opposing diversification should be rejected by voters and should be denied even a chance to look after cattle because they are fools,' Ruto said in Kitale.
Conservatives who voted "remain" in the referendum are the biggest proponents of the deal -- 52 percent in support and 23 percent opposing. However, most of Conservatives voted "Leave", and among this big group of population only 38 percent support the deal, while 45 percent are opposing it.
Now in a completely updated second edition, "Opposing the Adverse Expert: A Comprehensive Guide for Every Stage of Litigation" by trial attorney Stephen D.
Summary: Bharuch (Gujarat) [India] December 3 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the Congress Party opposes the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) just for the sake of opposing and is envious of them.
According to the poll, Druze markedly tend to oppose intermarriage between Jews and Druze, with 83% of Druze opposing marriage between a Jewish woman and Druze man and 81% opposing marriage between a Jewish man and Druze woman.
However, opposing the bill, PPP Parliamentary leader in the National Assembly Syed Naveed Qamar said various segments of society had opposed different section of the bill.
Party spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi accused the ruling dispensation of practising "subterfuge, deceit and a hidden agenda" but at the same time made it clear that Congress was opposing the move and manner of bringing the GST bill and "not the concept" of it as the move for GST was initiated by United Progressive Alliance.
Earlier, European Council president, Herman Van Rompuy, and economic affairs commissioner, Olli Rehn, warned Britain not to isolate itself from the rest of Europe by opposing the proposal.
Opposing Counsel: I'll withdraw the question if you'll stipulate that your client is an idiot.
At the same time, they join the general public in opposing a reduction in Medicare payments to doctors and hospitals (62% opposed) and taxing insurance plans that contain expensive benefits (59% opposed).
Until the 109th Congress adjourned, the LWVUS continued work in the area of civil liberties with other concerned organizations opposing legislative proposals that would legalize the National Security Agency warrantless wiretapping program.
Almost without exception there is some divisive element, some opposing force that binds this research that ultimately addresses the most obvious divide: the battle between the North and the South, between the Union and the Confederacy.
The diocese has gone on record as opposing homosexuality.
When pundits and politicians give us their expert opinion about the battle between Republicans and Democrats in the November 7 congressional elections, they generally describe the opposing forces as occupying opposite sides of a giant political divide.