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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Elsewhere, Infantino’s opponents continue to believe that his time has run out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
He made fun of the fact that his opponents were using his full name, Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed, as a scare tactic.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
In the 18 House races the Cook Political Report considers toss-ups, 10 Republicans outraised their opponents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Motherwell have the same possible opponents should they defeat HJK Helsinki of Finland.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
A bitter Jackson set off for the White House, believing that the vicious attacks on his wife had caused her death and vowing revenge on his political opponents.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
