Opposing
Opposing adjective - Characterized by active hostility.
Rival is a synonym for opposing in property topic. In some cases you can use "Rival" instead an adjective "Opposing", when it comes to topics like hostile, competitive, at variance.
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Also, arms dealer Basil Zaharoff is seen selling arms to both General Alcazar and immediately afterwards to his rival in the opposing country.
Source: Recap / Tintin The Broken Ear - Opposing Sports Team: Denver Elite, the rival top gym (which also stole several Rock members and a coach), which has Kelly Parker.
Source: Series / Make It Or Break It -
Opposing Sports Team: Cody's main rival Tank is a egoistical but skilled bully of a surfer.
Source: Western Animation / Surf's Up
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