Found 3 items, similar to opponent.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: opponent lawan, musuh, penyanggah
English → English (WordNet) Definition: opponent opponent adj : characterized by active hostility; “opponent (or opposing) armies” [syn: opposing] n 1: a contestant that you are matched against [syn: opposition, opposite] 2: someone who offers opposition [syn: adversary, antagonist, opposer, resister] [ant: agonist]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Opponent 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. [1913 Webster] Opponent \Op*po"nent\, n. 1. One who opposes; an adversary; an antagonist; a foe. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster] 2. One who opposes in a disputation, argument, or other verbal controversy; specifically, one who attacks some thesis or proposition, in distinction from the respondent, or defendant, who maintains it. [1913 Webster] How becomingly does Philopolis exercise his office, and seasonably commit the opponent with the respondent, like a long-practiced moderator! --Dr. H. More. [1913 Webster] Syn: Antagonist; opposer; foe. See Adversary. [1913 Webster]