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opponent

adjective noun

characterized by active hostility

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
O
Ends with
T
Contains
PP
Scrabble score
12
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

əˈpəʊnənt

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Meaning

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adjective

  1. characterized by active hostility

    “opponent (or opposing) armies”

noun

  1. someone who offers opposition

noun

  1. a contestant that you are matched against

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opponent (or opposing) armies

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