OPPONENT
opponent
Noun
- An individual or group who is a rival of another.
- One who attempts to stop the progression of.
- One who objects to.
- In team sports, a player of an opposite team.
Adjective
- Situated in front; opposite; hence, opposing; adverse; antagonistic.
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