opponents

NOUN

person with whom one competes

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adversary aspirant candidate challenger competitor enemy foe opposition player rival

STRONG

antagonist anti assailant bandit bidder con contestant disputant entrant litigant match opposer

WEAK

counteragent dark horse dissentient oppugnant

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ally assistant friend helper

WEAK

associate colleague

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opponents

Utah, one of Kalshi’s main state opponents, bans gambling.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

So argued department lawyers W. Bradford Reynolds and Chuck Cooper, path-breaking opponents of racial preferences.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026

There is a diverse array of opponents, including the California Medical Assn., the California Teachers Assn., the Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, the state Democratic Party and the state Chamber of Commerce.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

On other matters, Netanyahu and his Jewish opponents differ more distinctly.

From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2026

His opponents were gray wolves, rangy and wild, but cousins to the white wolves of the Fjerdan north.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo

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