Adversary and Advocate

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Adversary

Adversary noun - One that takes a position opposite another in a competition or conflict.
Usage example: our adversaries in tomorrow's meet are from one of the top schools in the league
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Advocate is an antonym for adversary.
Nearby Word: adversarial

Advocate

Advocate noun - A person who actively supports or favors a cause.
Usage example: Mark Twain, Noah Webster, and President Theodore Roosevelt are among past advocates of a reformed spelling system
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Adversary is an antonym for advocate.
Nearby Words: advocacy, advocated, advocating
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known known adversary known advocate
female female adversary female advocate
notable notable adversary notable advocate
determined determined adversary determined advocate
Other adjectives: true, actual, large, great, main, major, chief, former, primary, greatest, biggest.
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