opponent

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/ɒpəʊnənt/ English

Definitions

noun

One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.“During the crackdown, many opponents of the regime were arrested.”

adjective

Opposing; adverse; antagonistic.
Situated in front; opposite.

Related words

Synonyms

adversary antagonist opposition foeman enemy opposing hostile foe opposite opposer objector opposed objection contrary dissenting dissident

Antonyms

advocate proponent supporter respondent

Associated

wrestler mat attacker bout backwards shoulders punch incumbent referee attacking opponents nominee

Rhymes

component proponent exponent ponent bone hint conant

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