a. | 1. | Situated in front; opposite; hence, opposing; adverse; antagonistic. |
n. | 1. | One who opposes; an adversary; an antagonist; a foe. |
2. | One who opposes in a disputation, argument, or other verbal controversy; specifically, one who attacks some thesis or proposition, in distinction from the How becomingly does Philopolis exercise his office, and seasonably commit the opponent with the respondent, like a long-practiced moderator! |
Noun | 1. | ![]() Synonyms: opposite, opposition |
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Adj. | 1. | opponent - characterized by active hostility; "opponent (or opposing) armies" Synonyms: opposing |