opponent
nounmasculine/feminine/ɔ.pu.ˈnẽ.tɨ/high
o·po·nen·te
Definition
A person who competes against or fights another in a contest, game, or argument.
She defeated her opponent in straight sets.
He is a formidable opponent in any debate.
Common collocations
political opponentworthy opponentface an opponentdefeat an opponent
Etymology
Do latim 'opponens, opponentis', particípio presente de 'opponere' (opor).