opponent
One who opposes another physicallyOne who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.: One who opposes another physically (in a fight, sport, game, or competition).
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» I've underestimated the strength of my opponent.
Я недооценил силу соперника. — GranD
Я недооцінив силу супротивника. — deniko
Я недооцінила силу супротивника. — deniko
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5 sensesOne who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.
One who opposes another physically (in a fight, sport, game, or competition).
Gegner, Gegnerin
проти́вникprotívnik, проти́вницаprotívnica, проти́вникprotívnik
супроти́вникsuprotývnyk, супроти́вницяsuprotývnycja, проти́вникprotývnyk
One who opposes another in words (in a dispute, argument or controversy).
someone who offers opposition
One who is opposed or objects (to a policy, course of action or set of ideas).
She was a dedicated opponent of the death penalty.
проти́вникprotývnyk, проти́вницяprotývnycja
More meanings 2
One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.
The person who ran against her in the last election proved to be a formidable opponent.
During the crackdown, many opponents of the regime were arrested.
One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.
(historical)The participant who opens an academic debate by putting forward objections to a theological or philosophical thesis.
Origin
Borrowed from Latin oppōnēns (“opposing”), present active participle of oppōnō (“to opposeBorrowed from Latin oppōnēns (“opposing”), present active participle of oppōnō (“to oppose”).
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Forms
plural: opponentsSynonyms
7 synonyms- a contestant that you are matched against:oppositionopposite
- someone who offers opposition:adversaryantagonistopposerresister
Antonyms
4 antonymsWord family
6 related wordsSee also
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