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Archenemy vs Opponent - What's the difference?

archenemy | opponent |

As nouns the difference between archenemy and opponent

is that archenemy is a principal enemy 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.

archenemy

English

Alternative forms

* arch-enemy

Noun

(archenemies)
  • a principal enemy

    • Synonyms

    * (l)

    See also

    * (l) * (l)

    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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