pitting against
Making them compete
Pitting against means setting in opposition or competition.
You pit one thing against another to see which prevails: The tournament pits last year's champion against the newcomer.
The image is of a fighting pit where opponents face off.
Often used in passive constructions: We found ourselves pitted against former allies.
- versusIn opposition to
- us versus themPolarized group opposition
- duelPrearranged one-on-one combat
- face offDirect competitive encounter
- contestOrganized competitive event
clash · squaring off · strike · rivalry · tension · juxtaposition · antagonism · war of words · jab · polarization · confrontation · ethical dilemma · foe · philosophical debate · wrestle · maneuvering · animosity · tactics
pitting againstuniting
Combining into one
allying · bringing together · aligning · partnering · teaming up
pitting againstreconciling
Resolving a dispute
integrating · harmonizing · unifying · merging · consolidating