OPPONENT

opponent, opposing

(adjective) characterized by active hostility; “opponent (or opposing) armies”

adversary, antagonist, opponent, opposer, resister

(noun) someone who offers opposition

opposition, opponent, opposite

(noun) a contestant that you are matched against

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

opponent (plural opponents)

One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.

One who opposes another physically (in a fight, sport, game, or competition).

One who opposes another in words (in a dispute, argument or controversy).

One who is opposed or objects (to a policy, course of action or set of ideas).

(historical) The participant who opens an academic debate by putting forward objections to a theological or philosophical thesis.

Synonyms

• adversary

• antagonist

Antonyms

• (one who opposes): supporter, proponent, advocate

• (person who opens an academic debate): respondent

Adjective

opponent (comparative more opponent, superlative most opponent)

(obsolete) Opposing; adverse; antagonistic.

(obsolete) Situated in front; opposite.

Source: Wiktionary

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Op*po"nent, a. Etym: [L. opponens, -entis, p.pr. of opponere to set or place against, to oppose; ob (see Ob-) + ponere to place. See Position.]

Definition: Situated in front; opposite; hence, opposing; adverse; antagonistic. Pope.

Op*po"nent, n.

1. One who opposes; an adversary; an antagonist; a foe. Macaulay.

2. 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. How becomingly does Philopolis exercise his office, and seasonably commit the opponent with the respondent, like a long-practiced moderator! Dr. H. More.

Syn.

– Antagonist; opposer; foe. See Adversary.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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