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Noun: opponent  u'pow-nunt
  1. A contestant that you are matched against
    - opposition, opposite
     
  2. Someone who offers opposition
    - adversary, antagonist, opposer, resister
Adjective: opponent  u'pow-nunt
  1. Characterized by active hostility
    "opponent armies";
    - opposing

Derived forms: opponents

See also: hostile

Type of: contestant, individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul

Encyclopedia: Opponent