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opponent

UK
/əˈpəʊ.nənt/
US
/əˈpoʊ.nənt/

Translations

opponentnoun
opponents
pl
UK
/əˈpəʊ.nənt/
US
/əˈpoʊ.nənt/
adversaireDans une compétition, un débat ou un conflit; s’emploie aussi pour une personne ou un camp qui s’oppose à une autre partie.
Our opponents this Saturday are last season's champions.
Nos adversaires ce samedi sont les champions de la saison dernière.
Additional translations
opposantSurtout pour une personne qui s’oppose à une idée, une politique ou un projet.
Synonyms
rival
contender
enemy
antagonist
challenger
foe
competitor
adversary
Antonyms
supporter
friend
ally
opponentadjective
UK
/əˈpəʊ.nənt/
US
/əˈpoʊ.nənt/
adverseEmploi soutenu, surtout en contexte de conflit, de dispute ou de compétition.
The two opponent camps refused to negotiate.
Les deux camps adverses ont refusé de négocier.
Synonyms
adverse
inimical
resistant
rival
counter
contrary
hostile
adversarial
antagonistic
opposed
opposing

Definitions

opponentnoun
A person who is against a particular idea, plan, policy, etc., or who resists or disagrees with it.
She was one of the government's strongest opponents.
A person, team, or other entity that competes against another in a contest, game, or argument.
Our opponents this Saturday are last season's champions.
opponentadjective
Being on the opposite side in a dispute, contest, or conflict; opposing.
The two opponent camps refused to negotiate.
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