opponent
noun
a person who is on an opposing side in a game, contest, controversy, or the like; adversary.
opponents
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pluralof opponent.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Against zonal defences, an attacker can occupy a gap between opponents and become a free, unmarked player.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
Stuart Barrow's side thrashed the World Cup debutants 62-0 in August 2025 and claimed a record 82-0 win at Headingley over the same opponents in 2024.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
Environmental groups and labor unions are among the numerous opponents of Prop.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
But opponents continued to challenge executions, including execution methods, as painful or degrading.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
The problem that developed for Bobby almost instantly that night was more in the minds of his potential opponents.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
