opponent

Speech parts

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.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

antagonist adversary resister opposition foe opposer challenger nemesis enemy opposite rival opposing competitor assailant jerry
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Antonyms

advocate proponent supporter china mac confederate
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Hypernyms

individual person soul mortal contestant somebody

Hyponyms

luddite opposition enemy foe foeman duellist

Phrases with the word

game at an opponent's court game at an opponent's field game played at an opponent's court feeble opponent dangerous opponent game at an opponent's stadium

Examples

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

Close letter words and terms

oppo research oppone opponency opportune opportune moment opportune occasion