opponent - Similar and Opposite Words

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Here are the synonyms for opponent , a list of similar words for opponent from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

someone who offers opposition

Synonyms

• adversary
• antagonist
• opponent
• opposer
• resister

More generic

• individual
• mortal
• person
• somebody
• someone
• soul

More specific

• Luddite
• dueler
• duelist
• dueller
• duellist
• enemy
• foe
• foeman
• opposition
• withstander

Noun

a contestant that you are matched against

Synonyms

• opponent
• opposite
• opposition

More generic

• contestant

Adjective

characterized by active hostility

Synonyms

• opponent
• opposing

Related

• hostile

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