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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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But one lesser-covered target of his ire have been the lawyers who have represented those political opponents.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

Joining tourists at the Lincoln Memorial on Wednesday, Gregory Scott from Atlanta echoed a question on the lips of supporters and opponents of Trump alike.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Following the Leeds case, the EFL introduced rule 127, which specifically forbids any attempt to watch your opponents in training in the days leading up the game.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Still, newcomers face a steep climb against opponents whose names are well known in communities where they have been deeply embedded over the years.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

The problem that developed for Bobby almost instantly that night was more in the minds of his potential opponents.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady