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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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His opponents and many historians have called him a dictator.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Karen has watched her son accidentally miss his opponents saying something as he turns to get a stray ball.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

At one point they suggested it might be disgruntled opponents of the military junta which had seized power the year before.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

On debate stages, candidates still draw distinctions with one another, but they also compliment their opponents and highlight areas of agreement.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

It also prevents players from eavesdropping on commands given by their opponents.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu