Opponent
Opponent noun - One that takes a position opposite another in a competition or conflict.
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- equal and opponent
- equal and rivaling
- match and opponent
- match and rivaling
- equivalent and opponent
- equivalent and rivaling
- parallel and opponent
- parallel and rivaling
- rival and opponent
- rival and rivaling
- competitor and opponent
- competitor and rivaling
- contestant and opponent
- contestant and rivaling
Both words in one sentence
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The pretender makes a (usually very bad) mimicking of the sound and will trick his opponent into switching the device to rivaling position.
Source: Duck Season, Rabbit Season
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