Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A person or group that competes against another in a game, contest, or argument
Opponent
/əˈpəʊnənt/Synonyms:
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Examples:
He observed and measured the intelligence of his opponents.
"The boy identifies himself with his opponent's intellect."
It's by dividing your opponent and letting them destroy themselves.
Etymology:
Originating from the Latin word opponere, which means to set against, to oppose. This term initially appeared in Medieval Latin in the 14th century and found its way into English via Old French.
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