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opponent
/ əˈəʊəԳ /
noun
a person who opposes another in a contest, battle, etc
anatomy an opponent muscle
adjective
opposite, as in position
anatomy (of a muscle) bringing two parts into opposition
opposing; contrary
Other 51Թ Forms
- DZˈDzԱԳ noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of opponent1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Panathinaikos have never lost to Scottish opponents over 90 minutes in four meetings with Rangers, two with Motherwell and one with Aberdeen, winning four of their seven games.
Although the exact motive is still under investigation, evidence has indicated that the suspect was targeting the president's opponents and left-wing and Democratic Party politicians.
That’s when someone falsely accuses one’s perceived opponents of conducting, plotting or desiring to commit the same transgressions that one plans to commit or is already committing.
It's always been unfair to criticise Neymar for being injured, when most of the injuries came from tackles from opponents.
Curiously, he has played three Tests in England against three different opponents.
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When To Use
An opponent is someone who is against another person, as in a game, exhibition, or controversy.Opponent can also sometimes be used to describe being in opposition, as in Felix saw no opponent reason to change his vote.Example: Our opponent is strong, so don’t do anything reckless during the game.
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