n. one that takes a position opposite another in a competition or conflict; someone who offers opposition
The Yankees opponent today is the Boston Red Sox.
The Yankees opponent today is the Boston Red Sox.
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What type of gladiator chased their opponent around the arena?
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He gave a contemptuous sneer to his opponent.
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She seethes as opponent gains momentum in race.
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The team was unable to convert on fourth down and the opponent got the ball.
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Why is the large opponent so unhappy with Master Sasuke?
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What team was the opponent for the Twins in this book?
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The young boxer did feint and parry until he knocked his opponent flat.
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He tackled his opponent.
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The floor glowed after we shellacked it. OR The team shellacked their opponent.
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Who was Jessica's opponent in the last race before her accident?
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Who was Gayle's opponent for Student Council President?
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The team had a decisive victory over their opponent.
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The speaker began to stammer when he saw his opponent enter the room.
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What special powers does the smaller opponent posess?
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rival; adversary; opposition
teammate; ally
3 syllables
op-po-nent
conant
component
proponent
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