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opponent
adjectives
somebody's main/chief opponent
• Who was her main opponent for the presidential nomination?
a leading opponent
(= one of the main opponents )
• In July the authorities arrested two leading opponents of the government.
a strong/tough opponent
(= one that is difficult to defeat )
• Arizona is a strong opponent, but the Oregon team intend to beat them.
a formidable opponent
(= a very strong opponent )
• In debate, he was a formidable opponent.
a dangerous opponent
(= one who might defeat you )
• In tomorrow's match, he will take on his most dangerous opponent.
a political opponent
• the President's political opponents
a worthy opponent
(= one who deserves respect )
• The Democratic Senator has shown himself to be a worthy opponent.
verbs
face an opponent
• The team were facing their final opponent of the season.
defeat an opponent
• She came within three points of defeating her opponent.
outfox/outwit/outmanoeuvre an opponent
(= gain an advantage over an opponent by being more intelligent or skilful than they are )
• Football is all about outwitting your opponents.
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adjectives
the main/chief opponent
• one of the new law's main opponents
a leading opponent
(= one of the main opponents, often influencing other people )
• She was a leading opponent of gun control in the Senate.
a strong opponent
(= one who feels strongly that a particular thing is wrong and tries to stop it )
• Brennan was a strong opponent of the death penalty.
a fierce/bitter opponent
(= a very strong opponent, who often expresses their opinions angrily )
• She became well-known as a bitter opponent of slavery.
a vigorous opponent
(= one who opposes something with a lot of energy and determination )
• a vigorous opponent of the use of nuclear weapons
an outspoken/vocal opponent
(= one who publicly expresses disagreement with something )
• He was a vocal opponent of closer relations with the United States.
a vociferous opponent
(= one who publicly expresses very strong disagreement )
• Many residents were vociferous opponents of the plan.
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noun person who plays against sb ADJ. chief, main | dangerous, tough | worthy VERB + OPPONENT attack, hit | beat, defeat | get past, outfox, outmanoeuvre, outwit | face Today she faces her toughest opponent on Centre Court. | mark | tackle | bring down, foulSPORT sb who disagrees with sb's actions/plans/beliefs ADJ. chief, leading, main | bitter, fierce, formidable, strong, vigorous | outspoken, vocal, vociferous | worthy | political | government
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