opposing force
Push against you
An opposing force works against another force, whether in physics, military contexts, or any situation involving resistance.
In military training, the opposing force (OPFOR) simulates enemy tactics.
More broadly, any counteracting pressure qualifies: The opposing force of friction slowed the vehicle, Labor unions serve as an opposing force to corporate interests.
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
- enemyHostile opposing party
- enemy combatantHostile military opponent
- frictionResistance between touching surfaces
- adversaryEnemy in conflict
foe · counterforce · pushback · obstacle · drag · push and pull · tug of war · rival · antagonist · tension · blockade · hindrance · uphill battle · thrust · repulsion · defiance · fighting back · struggle
- oppositesantonym, antonyms, inverse, converse, contrary
- cybersecurityantivirus, malware, firewall, firewalls, encryption
- rivalsrival, opponent, adversary, competitor, foe
- villainsvillain, antagonists, Darth Vader, evil characters, Joker
opposing forceally
Supportive partner
coalition partner · partner · teammate · reinforcement · comrade
opposing forceassistance
Support or aid given
helping hand · aid · support · tailwind · cooperation
oppose, opposed, opposer, opposes, opposing, opposite, opposites, opposition, oppositional