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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Bare and other opponents escalated their fight soon after, filing two suits to amend the ordinance and reverse the rezoning.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
But one of them has to beat out Shields, who intends to cause a whole lot of trouble blocking opponents over the next two seasons.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
City's starting shape here has looked like a 4-2-4 before players spring to press certain opponents when the moment is right.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Becerra emerged from the primary ahead of more progressive opponents, including billionaire environmentalist Tom Steyer, and quickly earned the backing of their onetime supporters, said IGS Poll Director Mark DiCamillo.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Just as he finished congratulating himself on his innocent ruse he was bumped hard by one of his opponents and knocked to his knees.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
