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Synonyms & Antonyms 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
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2
one that is hostile toward another
- the senator has many political opponents who would love to ruin his career
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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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“Opponent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opponent. Accessed 8 Dec. 2021.
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The first known use of opponent was in 1553
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