Term: adversary
Adversary (noun) /ˈæd.və.ser.i/:
- An enemy or opponent in a conflict, argument, or competition. LV: pretinieks, sāncensis.
Example sentences:
- In the final round of the tournament, he faced his oldest adversary.
- To win the debate, you must understand the arguments of your adversary as well as your own.
Common phrases:
- Formidable adversary: An opponent who is very strong, brave, or skillful and difficult to defeat.”The champion realized he was up against a formidable adversary.”
- Adversary tactics: The specific methods or maneuvers used by an opponent.”Security teams simulate adversary tactics to test their own defenses.”
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
adversary (noun)one that with, opposes, or resists - contends enemy
1.
of, relating to, or involving an enemy or adversary
2.
having or involving antagonistic parties or interests - opposing divorce can be an adversary proceeding
Merriam-Webster Online Thesaurus
adversary (adjective)marked by opposition or ill will
SYNONYMS:
adversarial, adversary, antagonistic, antipathetic, inhospitable, inimical, jaundiced, mortal, negative, unfriendly, unsympatheticRELATED WORDS:
adverse, argumentative, bellicose, belligerent, clashing, combative, conflicting, contentious, contrary, disputatious, militant, opposed, pugnacious, quarrelsome, resisting, scrappy, truculent; antisocial, cold, cool, disagreeable, disapproving, distant, frigid, icy; biased, prejudiced; discourteous, ill-bred, ill-mannered, impertinent, impolite, inconsiderate, rude, surly, uncivil, unfavorable, unkind, unmannerly, unpleasant, unsociable; acrimonious, bitter, despiteful, hateful, malevolent, malicious, malign, malignant, opprobrious, rancorous, spiteful, unloving, vindictive, virulentNEAR ANTONYMS:
affable, amiable, amicable, civil, companionable, comradely, convivial, cordial, genial, good-natured, good-tempered, gracious, gregarious, neighborly, pleasant, sociable, social, warm; affectionate, devoted, kind, kindly, loving, nice, sweet; accepting, agreeable, approving, benign, empathetic, favorable, understanding, warmhearted, welcoming1.
one that is hostile toward another
SYNONYMS:
adversary, antagonist, foe, hostile, opponentRELATED WORDS:
archenemy, archfoe, nemesis; ill-wisher; bane, bête noire; assailant, attacker, combatant, invader; competitor, emulator, rivalNEAR ANTONYMS:
buddy, chum, compadre, crony, fellow, hail-fellow, hail-fellow-well-met, hearty, hobnobber, mate, musketeer, pal; abettor ( abetter), accomplice, ally, collaborator, colleague, comrade, confederate, friendly, partner; adherent, disciple, follower; backer, benefactor, exponent, supporter, sympathizer, well-wisher2.
one that takes a position opposite another in a competition or conflict
SYNONYMS:
adversary, antagonist, foe, rivalRELATED WORDS:
equal, match; enemy; archenemy, nemesis; competitor, contestant; bane, bête noire, curse; assailant, attacker, combatant, invaderNEAR ANTONYMS:
accomplice, ally, confederate, partner; advocate, champion, exponent, proponent, supporter, sympathizer