Synonyms for

Opponents

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

Definition

opponents (noun) - a person who competes against or fights another in a contest, game, or argument.

Synonyms & similar words

opposition adversary opposer agonist opponent resister antagonist opposite adversary rival competitor challenger foe enemy antagonist opposer contestant combatant opposer villain opposer rival competitor contestant foe enemy adversary opposer

Synonyms by register

Formal

adversaries rivals contestants competitors

Informal

foes enemies opposition challengers

Literary

antagonists contraries

Antonyms

allies friends supporters partners confederates comrades helpers

Common collocations

  • fierce opponents
  • political opponents
  • main opponents
  • worthy opponents
  • opponents in a match
  • opponents of the bill
  • facing opponents
  • defeating opponents

Word family

noun opponent
verb oppose
adjective opposing
adverb opposingly

Usage note

Opponents refers to individuals or groups who are in competition or conflict with another. It is often used in contexts of sports, politics, or debates.

Example sentences

  1. The two opponents faced each other across the table.
  2. Our team's opponents were really tough this year.
  3. The political opponents debated each other on live television.
  4. The boxer's opponent was much taller and stronger.
  5. The tennis match was exciting because the opponents were evenly matched.

Quotes

  • "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." - Winston Churchill
  • "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." - Mahatma Gandhi
  • "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing." - Socrates

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