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English Dictionary: opponent	by the DICT Development Group
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
opponent adj characterized by active hostility; "opponent (or opposing) armies" Synonym(s): opponent, opposing n a contestant that you are matched against [syn: opposition, opponent, opposite] someone who offers opposition Synonym(s): adversary, antagonist, opponent, opposer, resister Antonym(s): agonist
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Opponent \Op*po"nent\, a. [L. opponens, -entis, p. pr. of opponere to set or place against, to oppose; ob (see {Ob-}) + ponere to place. See {Position}.] Situated in front; opposite; hence, opposing; adverse; antagonistic. --Pope.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Opponent \Oppo"nent\, n. 1. One who opposes; an adversary; an antagonist; a foe. --Macaulay. 2. One who opposes in a disputation, argument, or other verbal controversy; specifically, one who attacks some theirs or proposition, in distinction from the respondent, or defendant, who maintains it. How becomingly does Philopolis exercise his office, and seasonably commit the opponent* with the respondent, like a long-practiced moderator! --Dr. H. More. Syn: Antagonist; opposer; foe. See {Adversary}.