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adjective

Definition of adversarynext
as in hostile
marked by opposition or ill will there was a long history of adversary dealings between the two nations

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noun

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as in enemy
one that is hostile toward another our old cat seemed to consider the new kitten an adversary

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as in opponent
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

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“Adversary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adversary. Accessed 9 Feb. 2023.

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