3. (adj)opponent, opposing characterized by active hostility Synonyms: opponent, opposing Antonyms: amicable
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'opponent'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. opponent An enemy in private life is one who is moved by hostile feeling with active disposition to injure; but in military language all who fight on the opposite side are called enemies or collectively " Synonyms: enemy, adversary, antagonist, competitor, foe, opponent, rival Antonyms: abettor, accessory, accomplice, ally, friend, helper, supporter