Opponent Synonyms and Antonyms

ə-pōnənt
An enemy
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. adversary
  2. antagonist
  3. enemy
  4. foe
  5. assailant
  6. combatant
  7. opposer
  8. opposition
  9. resister
  10. anti
  11. challenger
  12. competitor
  13. contender
  14. defendant
  15. oppositionist
  16. disputant
  17. dissident
  18. nemesis
  19. rival
An opposing contestant
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. antagonist
  2. disputant
  3. contestant
  4. filibusterer
  5. opposition
  6. litigant
  7. learned colleague
  8. opposite
Antonyms:
  1. associate
  2. partner
  3. colleague
  4. supporter
  5. defender
  6. abettor
Characterized by active hostility
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. opposing

Words Related to Opponent

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Opponent Sentence Examples

  • The opponent of the eldest hesitated before handing her the weapon.

  • Grande exclaimed as Pierre's opponent went down.

  • He was a vehement opponent of Liberal Catholicism.

  • Then he added, I bumped into your opponent this afternoon.

  • His opponent faltered, and A'Ran smashed him to the ground hard.

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