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Adversaries vs Opponent - What's the difference?

adversaries | opponent |

As nouns the difference between adversaries and opponent

is that adversaries is while opponent is an individual or group who is a rival of another.

As an adjective opponent is

situated in front; opposite; hence, opposing; adverse; antagonistic.

adversaries

English

Noun

(head)
  • opponent

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An individual or group who is a rival of another.
  • One who attempts to stop the progression of.
  • One who objects to.
  • In team sports, a player of an opposite team.
  • Antonyms

    * supporter * proponent * advocate

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Situated in front; opposite; hence, opposing; adverse; antagonistic.
  • (Alexander Pope)
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