Synonyms of adversaries

adversaries

noun

plural of adversary

1

as in enemies

one that is hostile toward another

our old cat seemed to consider the new kitten an adversary

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enemies
• opponents
• foes
• hostiles
• antagonists
• attackers
• rivals
• competitors
• combatants
• archenemies
• invaders
• assailants
• ill-wishers
• nemeses
• archfoes
• bêtes noires
• banes
• emulators

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• friends
• allies
• partners
• buddies
• colleagues
• pals
• fellows
• amigos
• chums
• cronies
• musketeers
• comrades
• collaborators
• compadres
• mates
• accomplices
• confederates
• adherents
• disciples
• abettors
• followers
• supporters
• hearties
• sympathizers
• benefactors
• hail-fellows
• friendlies
• hobnobbers
• exponents
• hail-fellows-well-met
• backers
• well-wishers

2

as in opponents

one that takes a position opposite another in a competition or conflict

our adversaries in tomorrow's meet are from one of the top schools in the league

Synonyms & Similar Words

• opponents
• foes
• rivals
• competitors
• antagonists
• enemies
• contestants
• equals
• matches
• attackers
• combatants
• archenemies
• invaders
• assailants
• nemeses
• curses
• bêtes noires
• banes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• allies
• partners
• supporters
• accomplices
• advocates
• proponents
• confederates
• champions
• exponents
• sympathizers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of adversaries

That matters when adversaries disrupt or deny radar operations. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026

This sort of use of AI is not unique to Iran, nor to the way adversaries have been leveraging cyber capabilities for military purposes and to gain greater situational awareness, Shah and others said. — Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

The chief adversaries are China and Russia, experts have said. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2026

The revelation is seen as a message of deterrence to adversaries like China and Russia. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026

Inside the ‘Trojan horse’ networks Congress says US adversaries use to subvert America. — FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Some of them warned that accepting expensive gifts from foreign adversaries could create potentially severe conflicts of interest and potential leverage over the president's family. — Mariam Khan, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026

Once sparsely populated, low Earth orbit is now crammed with satellites owned, operated and accessed by many countries — including America’s adversaries. — Elaine McCusker, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2026

Another recent survey found roughly one in five Americans endorse harassment, doxxing, or even violence against their political adversaries. — Joe Daniels, Time, 11 Sep. 2026