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

Example Sentences

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opponents

Afton Caldwell, playing for the United States, said it was an "honour" to compete alongside his opponents.

From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026

He mentioned the House of Commons and House of Lords – full of his political opponents – but didn't name anyone or anything else.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

Telematics had the potential to offer the lowest premiums for drivers with spotty driving records who improved their driving habits, but opponents contended it violated Proposition 103, the 1988 initiative that regulates auto rates.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026

The Post’s reporting is particularly significant because it suggests that concerns about the war are not confined to antiwar activists or political opponents.

From Salon ● Sep. 1, 2026

It was a sign he’d come to know well from the Valiants’ opponents.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John