Opponent
Opponent noun - One that takes a position opposite another in a competition or conflict.
Slugger
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- champion and opponent
- champion and slugger
- rival and opponent
- rival and slugger
- mercenary and opponent
- mercenary and slugger
- competitor and opponent
- competitor and slugger
- contestant and opponent
- contestant and slugger
- assailant and opponent
- assailant and slugger
- antagonist and opponent
- antagonist and slugger
Both words in one sentence
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An Out-Boxer, who keeps at a distance from his opponent and allows him to wear himself out, beats a Slugger, who favors punching power over technique and footwork.
Source: Tactical Rock-Paper-Scissors -
A Slugger beats an Swarmer, whose strategy is to crowd his opponent, and hit him over and over with hooks and uppercuts (which leaves him especially vulnerable to heavy punches).
Source: Tactical Rock-Paper-Scissors
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