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Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'opponent'

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1. (noun) opposition, opponent, opposite
a contestant that you are matched against
Synonyms: foe, opposite, contrary, confrontation, enemy, opposer, resistance, foeman, antagonist, opponent, reverse, adversary, opposition, inverse, opposite word, antonym, resister, oppositeness
Antonyms: amicable

2. (adj) adversary, antagonist, opponent, opposer, resister
someone who offers opposition
Synonyms: obstructionist, opposer, obstructer, obstructor, opposite, antagonist, adversary, opposition, opponent, thwarter, resister
Antonyms: amicable

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

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