Word Meaning

opponent definition and meaning

a. Situated in front; opposite; hence, opposing; adverse; antagonistic.
n. One who opposes; an adversary; an antagonist; a foe.
n. 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.

Crossword clues for opponent

- Rival; adversary