n. one that takes a position opposite another in a competition or conflict; someone who offers opposition
The winning team dominated their opponents.
The winning team dominated their opponents.
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The opponents tried to jinx the winning team.
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How would you describe Regan and Chevy, the opponents from the Avalanche hockey team?
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Which of the following devices serve as a weapon that obliterates opponents into thin air?
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The team mowed down its first four opponents.
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The government were defeated by the obstructionism of their opponents.
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How did the Undertaker carry his defeated opponents from the ring?
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He used paradoxes to confuse his debating opponents.
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The forum speakers gave polemical speeches attacking their opponents.
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The players varied their moves to keep the opponents from getting the ball.
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The two opponents deadlocked on the third day of negotiation.
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rival; adversary; opposition
teammate; ally
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