🤼opponent

noun
/əˈpoʊnənt/

Meaning

A person who competes against or disagrees with another.
a person who disagrees with or resists a proposal or practice; someone who competes against another

Example Sentences

The boxer defeated his opponent in the final round.

The chess player defeated his strongest opponent.

Example Expressions

worthy opponent

Synonyms

rival, adversary, competitor, challenger, enemy
Entry 1
rival, adversary, competitor, challenger
Entry 2
adversary, rival, competitor, enemy

Antonyms

ally, supporter, partner, friend
Entry 1
ally, supporter, partner
Entry 2
ally, supporter, friend, partner

Collocations

political opponent, main opponent, worthy opponent, face an opponent, strong opponent, defeat opponent
Entry 1
political opponent, main opponent, worthy opponent, face an opponent
Entry 2
political opponent, strong opponent, defeat opponent

More Example Sentences

Defeating my opponent, I win.

Related Vocabularies

A person or organization that helps to organize or finance an event, business, or product launch.
the spirit of a dead person that is believed to appear to the living
a person who supports someone or something
A person who has converted from one belief, opinion, or religion to another.
a small stream; a tiny brook or rivulet
Ancestors or people in previous generations from whom one is descended.

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