opponent

Noun · Adjective
Synonyms: oppositionoppositeadversaryantagonistopposerresisteropposing

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. a contestant that you are matched againstSynonyms: oppositionopposite
  2. someone who offers oppositionSynonyms: adversaryantagonistopposerresister

Adjective (1)

  1. characterized by active hostility“opponent (or opposing) armies”Synonyms: opposing
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Opponent \Op*po"nent\, a. [L. opponens, -entis, p. pr. of opponere to set or place against, to oppose; ob (see Ob-) + ponere to place. See Position.] Situated in front; opposite; hence, opposing; adverse; antagonistic. --Pope. [1913 Webster]
Opponent \Op*po"nent\, n.

1.One who opposes; an adversary; an antagonist; a foe. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster]

2.One who opposes in a disputation, argument, or other verbal controversy; specifically, one who attacks some thesis or proposition, in distinction from the respondent, or defendant, who maintains it. [1913 Webster]

How becomingly does Philopolis exercise his office, and seasonably commit the opponent with the respondent, like a long-practiced moderator!— Dr. H. More.[1913 Webster]

Syn: Antagonist; opposer; foe. See Adversary. [1913 Webster]

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