'opponent' definitions:
Definition of 'opponent'
(from WordNet)
adjective
Characterized by active hostility; "opponent (or opposing) armies" [syn: opponent, opposing]
noun
A contestant that you are matched against [syn: opposition, opponent, opposite]
noun
Someone who offers opposition [syn: adversary, antagonist, opponent, opposer, resister] [ant: agonist]
Synonyms of 'opponent'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- adversary,
- adversative,
- adverse,
- alien,
- antagonist,
- antagonistic,
- anti,
- antipathetic,
- antithetic,
- assailant,
- clashing,
- combatant,
- competitive,
- competitor,
- con,
- conflicting,
- contender,
- contestant,
- contradictory,
- contrary,
- counter,
- counteragent,
- cross,
- disaccordant,
- disputant,
- dissentient,
- enemy,
- foe,
- fractious,
- hostile,
- inimical,
- match,
- negative,
- noncooperative,
- obstinate,
- opposed,
- opposer,
- opposing,
- opposite,
- oppositional,
- oppositive,
- oppugnant,
- overthwart,
- perverse,
- recalcitrant,
- refractory,
- repugnant,
- rival,
- the opposition,
- uncooperative,
- unfavorable,
- unfriendly,
- unpropitious