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opposingly

  • a word derived from oppose.
    oppose
    verb (used with object)
    to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
  • a word derived from opposing.
    opposing
    adjective
    fighting or acting against something or someone.

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"Unami creates a Miraculin effect, where flavors usually perceived in one way may be experienced differently, sometimes even opposingly to their original state," Gibson said.

From Salon Feb. 21, 2021

"No," replied Schryhart, evasively and opposingly, shaking his square head.

From The Titan by Theodore Dreiser

Mr. Prohack opposingly suggested that national duty called him elsewhere.

From Mr. Prohack by Arnold Bennett