Meaning & use
opponent
A person who competes against another in a contest, game, or argument.
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She shook hands with her opponent after losing a close tennis match.
The senator debated her opponent on live television before the election.
A note on using this word
Opponent is more neutral than 'enemy,' which implies hostility beyond simple competition.
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