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opponent Meaning
opponent (n)
a contestant that you are matched against
someone who offers opposition
opponent (s)
characterized by active hostility
opponent (a.)
Situated in front; opposite; hence, opposing; adverse; antagonistic.
opponent (n.)
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.
opponent Sentence Examples
- In the intense debate, each opponent fiercely defended their stance.
- The opposing teams prepared diligently for the upcoming match, eager to defeat their opponents.
- In chess, every move is carefully calculated to outwit the opponent.
- The political candidate faced a formidable opponent in the upcoming election.
- The athlete trained relentlessly to surpass their opponents in the competition.
- The negotiator skillfully used tactics to gain leverage over their opponent.
- The opposing armies clashed in a fierce battle, each striving to defeat the other.
- The lawyer presented a compelling case against their opponent in court.
- The chess grandmaster analyzed their opponent's game plan, seeking an advantage.
- The debate moderator ensured that both opponents had an equal chance to present their arguments.
FAQs About the word opponent
a contestant that you are matched against, someone who offers opposition, characterized by active hostilitySituated in front; opposite; hence, opposing; adverse
rival, adversary,foe, contestant, match,competitor, enemy, antagonist,attacker, combatant
partner, partner, ally, accomplice, ally, accomplice, advocate, advocate, supporter, supporter
In the intense debate, each opponent fiercely defended their stance.
The opposing teams prepared diligently for the upcoming match, eager to defeat their opponents.
In chess, every move is carefully calculated to outwit the opponent.
The political candidate faced a formidable opponent in the upcoming election.
