Definitions
characterized by active hostility
Word origin
Borrowed from Latin oppōnēns (“opposing”), present active participle of oppōnō (“to oppose”).
Used in a sentence
“The person who ran against her in the last election proved to be a formidable opponent.”
“During the crackdown, many opponents of the regime were arrested.”
“[…] he slid his right hand down to his left, and with the full swing of the weapon struck his opponent on the left side of the head, who instantly measured his length upon the green sward.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Challenger”8 letters
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