Opponent
Opponent noun - One that takes a position opposite another in a competition or conflict.
Professional and opponent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Professional" instead a noun "Opponent".
Professional
Professional noun - A person engaged in one of the learned professions.
Opponent and professional are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Opponent" instead a noun "Professional".
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- Too bad they don't know it's two of them against one weaponized killer Remade or professional cactus-man mercenary until their opponent steps onto the field....
Source: Oh Crap / Literature -
This even gets played with sometimes to As You Know, with the opponent lampshading that as professional duelists they know what the cards do, and then explain it themselves.
Source: Franchise / Yu-Gi-Oh! - Then his opponent gets replaced by a professional runner who easily overtakes Cliff and beats him.
Source: Last Second Showoff
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