muqaabil(m): in front of, opposite

Description of muqaabil: Muqaabil is an Urdu word meaning "opposite," "facing," or "in front of," often denoting confrontation, comparison, or reciprocity. Unlike muqabla , which refers to a competition or match, muqaabil emphasizes positional opposition or direct encounter. It differs from hamrooh , a synonym for counterpart, by implying active facing or rivalry. In Urdu poetry, poets like Ghalib use it evocatively, as in verses depicting lovers standing muqaabil in defiant passion.