adversary
Example Sentences
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The reluctant superhero then sets off on a quest to face “an unexpected and ruthless adversary,” according to the movie’s logline.
From Los Angeles Times
Even adversaries acknowledge him to be a decent guy.
Deciphering the DNA of our microbial adversaries has revolutionized our understanding of their evolutionary history.
"More problematically, matching adversaries' tone risks creating equivalence in audiences' minds between democratic institutions and disinformation actors."
From Barron's
McDonald is excited to see her freshman go up against a challenging adversary like No. 21 Michigan State.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
