Opponent
noun
A person or group that competes against you in a game, test, election, etc.
In the finals, she defeated her opponent with an impressive display of skill.
Often appears as...
- defeat an opponent
- formidable opponent
noun
A person or group that disagrees with or resists a proposal, idea, etc.
Opponents of the new law argue that it infringes on personal freedoms.
Often appears as...
- opponents argue
- strong opponent
noun
A person or group that competes against you in a game, test, election, etc.
In the finals, she defeated her opponent with an impressive display of skill.
Often appears as...
- defeat an opponent
- formidable opponent
noun
A person or group that disagrees with or resists a proposal, idea, etc.
Opponents of the new law argue that it infringes on personal freedoms.
Often appears as...
- opponents argue
- strong opponent
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Sports Context
Use 'opponent' when talking about someone you're directly competing against in sports or games.
The tennis player eyed her opponent as she served the ball.
Pro Tip 2/3Respectful Competition
'Opponent' can imply a level of respect in a contest, acknowledging skill rather than hostility.
Though fierce opponents on the court, the players shared a handshake after the match.
Pro Tip 3/3Political Races
In politics, 'opponent' is often used to refer to rival candidates in an election.
The senator thanked his opponents for a spirited campaign.
Pro Tip 1/3Sports Context
Use 'opponent' when talking about someone you're directly competing against in sports or games.
The tennis player eyed her opponent as she served the ball.
Pro Tip 2/3Respectful Competition
'Opponent' can imply a level of respect in a contest, acknowledging skill rather than hostility.
Though fierce opponents on the court, the players shared a handshake after the match.
Pro Tip 3/3Political Races
In politics, 'opponent' is often used to refer to rival candidates in an election.
The senator thanked his opponents for a spirited campaign.
Pro Tip 1/3Sports Context
Use 'opponent' when talking about someone you're directly competing against in sports or games.
The tennis player eyed her opponent as she served the ball.
Pro Tip 2/3Respectful Competition
'Opponent' can imply a level of respect in a contest, acknowledging skill rather than hostility.
Though fierce opponents on the court, the players shared a handshake after the match.
Pro Tip 3/3Political Races
In politics, 'opponent' is often used to refer to rival candidates in an election.
The senator thanked his opponents for a spirited campaign.
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Why wasn’t the Bill of...
While their opponents accused them of despotism, wanting to maintain absolute power in the central government, their real motives were mostly practical. Changing the constitution when it had already been ratified by some states could complicate the entire process. More importantly, Madison felt that people's rights were already guaranteed
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The rise of modern...
They make exorbitant promises to their supporters, while casting their opponents as traitors actively undermining the country. But whether these politicians are sincere believers or manipulative opportunists, the dynamics they unleash can be profoundly destabilizing for liberal democracy.
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The sneakiest tricksters...
But it’s still driven to protect its home against rivals. So it has become a masterful bluffer. Despite being fragile, a newly molted shrimp is actually more likely to threaten intruders, spreading the large limbs it usually uses to strike or stab its opponents. And that works –
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How to talk (and listen)...
the latest political flash point for LGBT opponents. Here's a fun fact about more US congressmen have been convicted of assaulting someone in a public bathroom than trans people have been. The truth is we trans people are so much more scared of you than you are of us.
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The first and last king...
But while the king was initially popular among his subjects, his labor mandates were an uncomfortable reminder of the slavery Haitians fought to destroy. Over time, his increasingly authoritarian policies lost support, and his opponents to the south gained strength.
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How do we reason for a...
you're like most folks you'd probably hesitate and rightly so there's something wrong and well deeply wrong about trying to get other people to go think your way just by manipulating them or coercing we want to convince our political opponents we won't but we want
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The End of Roe v. Wade...
are family-friendly policies and ought to be supported by our opponents as well. I'll wait to see if that's the case. But in my world where we control the reins of power, we would do more. The birth control pill would be available over the counter.
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Lessons from death row...
rather than sending them to the execution chamber. Why has that happened? It hasn't happened because of a dissolution of popular support for the death penalty. Death penalty opponents take great solace in the fact
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Sumo PIPE National...
includes choco lava a stew made from fatty meats cabbage eggs and bean sprouts helps them bulk up entering the ring girth is advantageous the rules are simple knock your opponent down or out of the ring
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The Planet Earth...
the attack is on to intimidate their opponents the aggressive scream and drum on butter fruits several males corner an enemy female it's a ferocious attack and she's lucky to escape with her life
Video examples
Why wasn’t the Bill of...
While their opponents accused them of despotism, wanting to maintain absolute power in the central government, their real motives were mostly practical. Changing the constitution when it had already been ratified by some states could complicate the entire process. More importantly, Madison felt that people's rights were already guaranteed
Video examples
The rise of modern...
They make exorbitant promises to their supporters, while casting their opponents as traitors actively undermining the country. But whether these politicians are sincere believers or manipulative opportunists, the dynamics they unleash can be profoundly destabilizing for liberal democracy.
Video examples
The sneakiest tricksters...
But it’s still driven to protect its home against rivals. So it has become a masterful bluffer. Despite being fragile, a newly molted shrimp is actually more likely to threaten intruders, spreading the large limbs it usually uses to strike or stab its opponents. And that works –
Video examples
How to talk (and listen)...
the latest political flash point for LGBT opponents. Here's a fun fact about more US congressmen have been convicted of assaulting someone in a public bathroom than trans people have been. The truth is we trans people are so much more scared of you than you are of us.
Video examples
The first and last king...
But while the king was initially popular among his subjects, his labor mandates were an uncomfortable reminder of the slavery Haitians fought to destroy. Over time, his increasingly authoritarian policies lost support, and his opponents to the south gained strength.
Video examples
How do we reason for a...
you're like most folks you'd probably hesitate and rightly so there's something wrong and well deeply wrong about trying to get other people to go think your way just by manipulating them or coercing we want to convince our political opponents we won't but we want
Video examples
The End of Roe v. Wade...
are family-friendly policies and ought to be supported by our opponents as well. I'll wait to see if that's the case. But in my world where we control the reins of power, we would do more. The birth control pill would be available over the counter.
Video examples
Lessons from death row...
rather than sending them to the execution chamber. Why has that happened? It hasn't happened because of a dissolution of popular support for the death penalty. Death penalty opponents take great solace in the fact
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Sumo PIPE National...
includes choco lava a stew made from fatty meats cabbage eggs and bean sprouts helps them bulk up entering the ring girth is advantageous the rules are simple knock your opponent down or out of the ring
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The Planet Earth...
the attack is on to intimidate their opponents the aggressive scream and drum on butter fruits several males corner an enemy female it's a ferocious attack and she's lucky to escape with her life
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Herbert Hoover
American President
Once upon a time my political opponents honored me as possessing the fabulous intellectual and economic power by which I created a worldwide depression all by myself.
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Mahatma Gandhi
Indian Leader
The pursuit of truth does not permit violence on one's opponent.
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Lin Dan
Chinese Athlete
I will take every match seriously and respect every opponent.
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Julen Lopetegui
Spanish Athlete
You have to give every opponent the importance they deserve.
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Jupp Heynckes
German Athlete
You have to respect the opponent as much as possible.
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Sergio Ramos
Spanish Athlete
We will respect all our opponents, as we always do.
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Jesus Navas
Spanish Athlete
Any opponent can make life tough for you.
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Rafael dos Anjos
Brazilian Athlete
You have to respect your opponent.
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Jeff Fisher
American Coach
Pay respect to your opponent.
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Sergio Busquets
Spanish Athlete
We respect all our opponents.
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Herbert Hoover
American President
Once upon a time my political opponents honored me as possessing the fabulous intellectual and economic power by which I created a worldwide depression all by myself.
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Mahatma Gandhi
Indian Leader
The pursuit of truth does not permit violence on one's opponent.
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Lin Dan
Chinese Athlete
I will take every match seriously and respect every opponent.
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Julen Lopetegui
Spanish Athlete
You have to give every opponent the importance they deserve.
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Jupp Heynckes
German Athlete
You have to respect the opponent as much as possible.
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Sergio Ramos
Spanish Athlete
We will respect all our opponents, as we always do.
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Jesus Navas
Spanish Athlete
Any opponent can make life tough for you.
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Rafael dos Anjos
Brazilian Athlete
You have to respect your opponent.
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Jeff Fisher
American Coach
Pay respect to your opponent.
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Sergio Busquets
Spanish Athlete
We respect all our opponents.
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