Dictionary Definition
opponent adj : characterized by active hostility;
"opponent (or opposing) armies" [syn: opposing]
Noun
1 a contestant that you are matched against [syn:
opposition, opposite]
User Contributed Dictionary
English
Pronunciation
- /ɒpəʊnən̩t/
Noun
- An individual or group who is a rival of another.
- One who attempts to stop the progression of.
- One who objects to.
- In team sports, opponents are players on opposite teams.
Translations
- Chinese: 对手 (duì shǒu)
- Croatian: oponent, protivnik
- Czech: protivník , protihráč
- Dutch: opponent
- Finnish: vastustaja (1), vastaväittäjä (2), opponentti (2), vastustaja (3), vastaehdokas (3)
- German: Gegner, Opponent
- Polish: przeciwnik , -czka (1), oponent , -ka (2)
- Telugu: ప్రత్యర్థి (pratyarthi), వ్యతిరేకి (vyatiraeki)
Synonyms, Antonyms and Related Words
adversary, adversative, adverse, alien, antagonist, antagonistic, anti, antipathetic, antithetic, assailant, clashing, combatant, competitive, competitor, con, conflicting, contender, contestant, contradictory, contrary, counter, counteragent, cross, disaccordant, disputant, dissentient, enemy, foe, fractious, hostile, inimical, match, negative, noncooperative, obstinate, opposed, opposer, opposing, opposite, oppositional, oppositive, oppugnant, overthwart, perverse, recalcitrant, refractory, repugnant, rival, the opposition, uncooperative, unfavorable, unfriendly, unpropitious