Opponent (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A contestant that you are matched against.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

• Opposite
• Opposition

Hypernyms

• Contestant

Related Words

• Oppose (verb)

Meaning ²

Someone who offers opposition.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

• Opposer
• Antagonist
• Adversary
• Resister

Hypernyms

• Somebody
• Soul
• Individual
• Person
• Mortal

Hyponyms

• Duellist
• Foe
• Dueller
• Luddite
• Enemy
• Opposition
• Dueler
• Withstander

Related Words

• Opponent (adjective)
• Oppose (verb)