Opponent

Pronunciation

• IPA: /É’pəʊnÉ™nÌ©t/

Origin

Latin from opponere, to oppose

Full definition of opponent

Noun

1. An individual or group who is a rival of another.
2. One who attempts to stop the progression of.
3. One who objects to.
4. In team sports, a player of an opposite team.

Antonyms

• supporter
• proponent
• advocate

Adjective

1. Situated in front; opposite; hence, opposing; adverse; antagonistic.----