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Synonyms & Antonyms of adversary
(Entry 1 of 2)
marked by opposition or ill will
- there was a long history of adversary dealings between the two nations
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- adverse,
- argumentative,
- bellicose,
- belligerent,
- clashing,
- combative,
- conflicting,
- contentious,
- contrary,
- disputatious,
- militant,
- opposed,
- pugnacious,
- quarrelsome,
- resisting,
- scrappy,
- truculent
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adversary
nounSynonyms & Antonyms of adversary (Entry 2 of 2)
1
one that is hostile toward another
- our old cat seemed to consider the new kitten an adversary
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- 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
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2
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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