Negative and Opposing

Negative

Negative adjective - Opposed to one's interests.
Usage example: the almost universally negative reaction to the book

Opposing is a synonym for negative in dissenting topic. In some cases you can use "Opposing" instead an adjective "Negative", when it comes to topics like contrary, bad.

Opposing

Opposing adjective - Characterized by active hostility.

Negative is a synonym for opposing in contrary topic. You can use "Negative" instead an adjective "Opposing".

Nearby Words: oppose, opposition, opposed

Both words in one sentence

  • In other words, she's using the leader of the opposing country as negative propaganda for them.
  • Poe's Law The Other Wiki mentions Black propaganda as propaganda that presents a deliberate negative exaggeration of opposing ideological viewpoints.
    Source: Poe's Law
  • Airbenders dodge and redirect (negative jin, the opposing philosophy/element to Firebending's positive jin).
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