Adversary
Adversary noun - One that is hostile toward another.
Usage example: our old cat seemed to consider the new kitten an adversary
Nearby Word: adversarial
Partner
Partner noun - The person to whom another is married.
How words are described
| close | close adversary | close partner |
| old | old adversary | old partner |
| female | female adversary | female partner |
| equal | equal adversary | equal partner |
| Other adjectives: better, usual, common, perfect, regular, alien, true, single, powerful, actual, real, main, new, former, mysterious, primary, occasional, long-time, longtime, younger. | ||
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