"opponent" in the noun sense
1. opposition, opponent, opposite
a contestant that you are matched against
2. adversary, antagonist, opponent, opposer, resister
someone who offers opposition
"opponent" in the adjective sense
1. opponent, opposing
characterized by active hostility
"opponent (or opposing) armies"
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