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opponent

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1. opponent - Noun

2. opponent - Adjective

3. opponent - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Situated in front; opposite; hence, opposing; adverse; antagonistic.

One who opposes; an adversary; an antagonist; a foe.

One who opposes in a disputation, argument, or other verbal controversy; specifically, one who attacks some theirs or proposition, in distinction from the respondent, or defendant, who maintains it.

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opponent (or opposing) armies Source: Internet

Abby has both skills and strength, which is a hellacious match for any opponent. Source: Internet

A block is executed by simply placing the racket in front of the ball right after the ball bounces; thus, the ball rebounds back toward the opponent with nearly as much energy as it came in with. Source: Internet

Ability to change the direction of ball at the last instant is also a tactic used to unbalance the opponent. Source: Internet

A bet of $6.43, resulting in pot odds of 4.11-to-1, would make his opponent mathematically indifferent to calling if implied odds are disregarded. Source: Internet

A capturing piece replaces the opponent piece on its square, except for an en passant capture. Source: Internet

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