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opponent
nounmasculine/femininegeneral usevery common/ɔ.pu.ˈnẽ.tɨ/o·po·nen·te
Definition
1A person who competes against or fights another in a contest, game, or argument.
Usage examples
“She defeated her opponent in straight sets.”
“He is a formidable opponent in any debate.”
Common combinations
political opponentworthy opponentface an opponentdefeat an opponent