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Opponent

Verb Another word for opponent — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who competes against another in a contest, game, or argument.

Synonyms & similar words

adversary opposer agonist resister antagonist opposing opposition opposite adversary rival competitor challenger contender foe enemy antagonist combatant opposer opposite counterpart contradictor dissident disputant oppositionist rivalist adversative hostile contrary

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