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- pronunciation:
po
nnt
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
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one who fights, plays, or takes a position against another.
I never win at tennis when he is my opponent.
- synonyms:
- adversary, antagonist
- antonyms:
- advocate
- similar words:
- competitor, enemy, opposition, rival
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villain |
adjective + (n.)opponent
ardent,
consecutive,
conservative,
democratic,
determined,
fierce,
imaginary,
leading,
longtime,
outspoken,
political,
potential,
primary,
principal,
prominent,
ranked,
superior,
tough,
vocal,
weak,
worthy
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verb + (n.)opponent
accuse, attack, beat, blast, campaign, criticize, crush, debate, defeat, endorse, knock, portray, taunt
(n.)opponent
+ verb
argue, average, challenge, concede, contend, counter, denounce, exploit, fear, label
noun + (n.)opponent
advocate, ammunition, foul, penalty, playoff, rival, supporter, tactic, teammate, treaty
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The word opponent
contains the following parts:
op-
Latin
prefix
that means towards; against; away
  More about this word part:
The prefix op-
is an assimilated form of ob- used before roots beginning with "p," such as "pos." See ob-.
Example words:
pos, -pose, pon, -pone, -pound
Latin
root
that means put, place
Example words:
component, composite, compost, compound, decompose, disposable, disposal, exposition, exposure, impose, impostor, opponent, oppose, opposite, opposition, pose, positive, postpone, posture, proposal, propose, proposition, purpose, purposeful, purposely, suppose
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