Word OPPONENT: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

opponent

🇺🇸 [əˈpoʊnənt]

Meanings

A person or group that competes or argues against another. An opponent can be someone who opposes a particular idea, policy, or action. In sports, an opponent is someone who competes directly against another player or team.

Examples

• He faced a strong opponent in the final match.
• The political opponent criticized his rival's proposals.
• They are opponents in the upcoming debate competition.

Synonyms

rival • competitor • adversary

Antonyms

ally • supporter • friend