Associations to the word «Opponent»
Noun
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
OPPONENT, noun. An individual or group who is a rival of another.
OPPONENT, noun. One who attempts to stop the progression of.
OPPONENT, noun. One who objects to.
OPPONENT, noun. In team sports, a player of an opposite team.
OPPONENT, adjective. Situated in front; opposite; hence, opposing; adverse; antagonistic.
Dictionary definition
OPPONENT, noun. A contestant that you are matched against.
OPPONENT, noun. Someone who offers opposition.
OPPONENT, adjective. Characterized by active hostility; "opponent (or opposing) armies".
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.