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| 1. | [ noun ] someone who offers opposition | |
| Synonyms: | antagonist adversary resister opposer | |
| Related terms: | agonist person enemy dueler Luddite Antichrist withstander oppose resist oppose | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (sport,games) a contestant that you are matched against | |
| Synonyms: | opposite opposition | |
| Related terms: | contestant pit | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (military) an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force) | |
| Synonyms: | foe enemy opposition foeman | |
| Examples: | "a soldier must be prepared to kill his enemies" |
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| Related terms: | adversary besieger enemy military | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] characterized by active hostility | |
| Synonyms: | opposing | |
| Examples: | "opponent (or opposing) armies" |
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| Related terms: | hostile | |
| Similar spelling: |
opinion |
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