Synonym for "opponent"

General Opponents:

• adversary
• rival
• competitor
• challenger
• contender

More Hostile Opponents:

• enemy
• foe
• antagonist

In a Specific Context (e.g., sports, debate):

• competitor
• challenger
• contender

Figurative Opponents (e.g., opposing ideas, forces):

• antithesis
• contrary
• opposite
• counterpart

Informal:

• opposition

How to Choose:

• Level of hostility: "Enemy" and "foe" suggest a more serious or hostile opposition than "rival" or "competitor."
• Context: "Competitor" is common in business or sports, while "adversary" might be used in a more general context. "Antithesis" is best for abstract opposing concepts.
• Formality: "Rival" is more informal than "adversary."

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By Jerry Ramonyai