Noun: opponent u'pow-nunt
- Someone who offers opposition
"The two candidates viewed each other as worthy opponents in the debate";
- adversary, antagonist, opposer, resister
- A contestant that you are matched against
"Her opponent in the debate was well-prepared";
- opposition, opposite
- Characterized by active hostility
"opponent armies";
- opposing
Derived forms: opponents
See also: hostile
Type of: actor, contestant, doer, worker
Encyclopedia: Opponent