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adversary

UK
/ˈæd.və.sə.ri/
US
/ˈæd.vɚ.sɛr.i/

Translations

adversarynoun
adversaries
pl
UK
/ˈæd.və.sə.ri/
US
/ˈæd.vɚ.sɛr.i/
The hero confronted his old adversary in the battle.
Герой столкнулся со своим старым врагом в битве.
The chess player studied his adversary's moves carefully.
Шахматист внимательно изучал ходы своего противника.
In the final match, he faced his toughest adversary.
В финальном матче он столкнулся с самым сильным соперником.
Additional translations
оппонент
Synonyms
opponent
enemy
rival
foe
antagonist
competitor
challenger
Antonyms
ally
friend
adversaryadjective
more adversary
Comp.
most adversary
Super.
UK
/ˈæd.və.sər.i/
US
/ˈæd.vɚˌsɛr.i/

Definitions

adversarynoun
A person, group, or force that opposes or attacks; opponent; enemy; foe.
In the chess tournament, he faced a formidable adversary who had won several championships.
A person, group, etc., that is an opponent in a contest; contestant.
The team prepared extensively to face their adversary in the final match.
(usually capitalized) The Devil; Satan—regarded as the principal evil being in Christian theology.
In the Book of Job, the Adversary questions Job’s faithfulness before God.
adversaryadjective
Characterized by or involving opposition or conflict, especially between two contending parties in law or debate.
The adversary system of justice relies on opposing counsel to uncover the truth.
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