Opponent
Opponent noun - One that takes a position opposite another in a competition or conflict.
Terrorist
Terrorist noun - A radical who employs terror as a political weapon; usually organizes with other terrorists in small cells; often uses religion as a cover for terrorist activities.
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Synonyms for Terrorist
Opponent and terrorist are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Opponent" instead a noun "Terrorist".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- rival and opponent
- rival and terrorist
- opposition and opponent
- opposition and terrorist
- mercenary and opponent
- mercenary and terrorist
- villain and opponent
- villain and terrorist
- competitor and opponent
- competitor and terrorist
- bandit and opponent
- bandit and terrorist
- invader and opponent
- invader and terrorist
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
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The only effective opponent of the WCG and the TCTF is the Syndicate, but this group is a criminal and terrorist organization.
Source: Video Game / Oni -
After fighting a terrorist cell for the whole game, your last opponent is... a giant demon.
Source: Giant Space Flea from Nowhere -
Worthy Opponent: Mathieu genuinely respects the FLN leaders, as military/terrorist leaders if not politically.
Source: Film / The Battle of Algiers
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