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noun

Opponent n.

One who opposes; an adversary; an antagonist; a foe.

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. "How becomingly does Philopolis exercise his office, and seasonably commit the opponent with the respondent, like a long-practiced moderator!"

Synonyms: Antagonist; opposer; foe. See Adversary.

adjective

Opponent adj. Situated in front; opposite; hence, opposing; adverse; antagonistic.

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Etymology of 'Opponent'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Opponent" Quotes from Famous Books

... had an unexpected sequel. Owen's grandson was so much struck by it that he wrote asking Huxley to undertake a critical account of his anatomical work for his biography,—another most unexpected turn of events. It is not often that a conspicuous opponent of a man's speculations is asked to pass judgment upon his ...

— The Life and Letters of Thomas Henry Huxley Volume 3 • Leonard Huxley

... passed away, and I thrilled now with a keener zest than I had ever enjoyed when we were the defenders of the law instead of its defiers. The high object of our mission, the consciousness that it was unselfish and chivalrous, the villainous character of our opponent, all added to the sporting interest of the adventure. Far from feeling guilty, I rejoiced and exulted in our dangers. With a glow of admiration I watched Holmes unrolling his case of instruments and choosing his tool with the calm, scientific accuracy of a surgeon who performs ...

— The Return of Sherlock Holmes • Arthur Conan Doyle

... chief, foe, leader, principal, antagonist, commander, hinderer, opponent, rival. betrayer, enemy, ...

— English Synonyms and Antonyms - With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions • James Champlin Fernald

... rate it was a pleasure to know such an honorable fellow was to be an opponent, and that the Marshall boys were so utterly opposed to any form of double-dealing or trickery, in ...

— Jack Winters' Gridiron Chums • Mark Overton

... diamonds with personal animosity. Whatever possible interest she might have taken was destroyed by the fact that Miss Bobinet insisted upon winning two out of every three games. It soon became evident that while she would not cheat on her own behalf, she expected her opponent to cheat for her. So Nance dutifully slipped her trump cards back in the deck and forgot to declare while she idly watched the flash of diamonds on the wrinkled yellow hands, and longed for the clock to strike ...

— Calvary Alley • Alice Hegan Rice

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