opponent

opponent

noun

Definition of OPPONENT

1

one that takes a position opposite another in a competition or conflict <in martial arts, before the match begins, always bow to your opponent>

Synonyms adversary, antagonist, foe, rival

Related Words equal, match; enemy; archenemy, nemesis; competitor, contestant; bane, bête noire, curse; assailant, attacker, combatant, invader

Near Antonyms accomplice, ally, confederate, partner; advocate, champion, exponent, proponent, supporter, sympathizer

2

one that is hostile toward another <the senator has many political opponents who would love to ruin his career>

Synonyms adversary, antagonist, foe, hostile, opponent

Related Words archenemy, archfoe, nemesis; ill-wisher; bane, bête noire; assailant, attacker, combatant, invader; competitor, emulator, rival

Near Antonyms buddy, chum, compadre, crony, fellow, hail-fellow, hail-fellow-well-met, hearty, hobnobber, mate, musketeer, pal; abettor (also abetter), accomplice, ally, collaborator, colleague, comrade, confederate, friendly, partner; adherent, disciple, follower; backer, benefactor, exponent, supporter, sympathizer, well-wisher

Antonyms amigo, friend