Mate and Opponent

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Mate noun - Either of a pair matched in one or more qualities.

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Opponent is an antonym for mate in partner topic.

Nearby Words: mated, mating, matey

Opponent noun - One that is hostile toward another.

Usage example: the senator has many political opponents who would love to ruin his career

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Mate is an antonym for opponent in adversary topic.

human	human mate	human opponent
good	good mate	good opponent
female	female mate	female opponent
current	current mate	current opponent
Other adjectives: original, true, dead, single, strong, actual, real, male, potential, main, new, possible, former, fallen, next, last, previous, would-be.

Her opponent is also surprised when Ed announces a move that will one-mate him, but then decides to not do it.

Source: Surprise Checkmate
It can then use the boost to either wreak havoc on the opponent or even pass it to a team mate... Anything with Tail Glow can do this as well.

Source: Roleplay / Create A Pokemon Anime Style Battling
Krauser takes time out to gloat about it in English, and Kirihara's team mate helpfully translates and exaggerates what is said, leading to an angry Kirihara getting back up and destroying his opponent.

Source: Heroic Second Wind

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