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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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“You’re simply the best, better than all the rest,” McPhee sang as she name-checked some of his opponents, according to a video shared to Instagram.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Supporters say allowing rentals of non-primary residences will generate needed revenue, but opponents say it will crimp affordable housing supplies.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

But the idea came under immediate pressure from political opponents and civil liberties campaigners, including Big Brother Watch, highlighting concerns around privacy.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Every team in the 12-team group will play six home-or-away matches against six different opponents - two per pot.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Still, she wasn’t shy about using her bulk to intimidate her opponents.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson