opponent
One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.
Noun 1 meaning
One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.
“The person who ran against her in the last election proved to be a formidable opponent.”
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin oppōnēns (“opposing”), present active participle of oppōnō (“to oppose”).
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OPPONENT at a glance
OPPONENT has 8 letters and scores 12 points in Scrabble (O 1 + P 3 + P 3 + O 1 + N 1 + E 1 + N 1 + T 1) and 16 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #5,057 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with opponent
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