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adversaries

NOUN

opponent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

antagonist attacker competitor enemy foe rival

STRONG

bandit contestant match opposer

WEAK

bad person opposite number oppugner

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ally friend

WEAK

assistant backer helper helpmate supporter

Example Sentences

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America’s current structural weakness against supply disruptions impairs its geopolitical position and gives U.S. adversaries a tempting target.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

"Anything we released to the American public will also be known by the Russian secret service, Chinese government, and adversaries," Appel pointed out.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

“As long as we have adversaries that are threatening, we do need to have our own capabilities,” Mensch said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Allies are assured, and adversaries are deterred, by appearances of strength and signals of commitment.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

They glanced up at their adversaries but didn’t say anything.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger