Opponent - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- someone who offers opposition (syn: adversary, antagonist, opposer)
adjective
Extra examples
She is a formidable opponent in the race for senator.
The team's opponents have not lost a game this season.
He knocked out his opponent in the third round.
Graf's opponent in today's final will be Sukova.
During the primary elections, McCain was Bush's leading opponent.
In debate he was a formidable opponent.
He is admired even by his political opponents.
Rodgers was not an opponent of the new airport.
He leveled his opponent with a right hook.
The boxer fired a left jab at his opponent's chin.
The wrestler threw his opponent to the mat.
He was trying to judge the strength of his opponent.
...his determined opponent would not be bluffed or shaken...
He had harsh words for his opponent.
Lack of experience is a major obstacle for her opponent.
Word forms
singular: opponent
plural: opponents
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