challenger

• Substantiv, das eine Person oder Organisation bezeichnet, die mit einer anderen um die Vorherrschaft oder einen Sieg wetteifert, insbesondere jemanden, den man zu besiegen hofft; auch jemand, der eine Autorität oder Aussage infrage stellt.

A noun referring to a person or entity that competes against another, especially the one a contestant hopes to defeat.

1. Competitor or opponentB1formal

   A person who competes against another, especially in a contest or competition, aiming to defeat them.

   Herausforderer

   • The champion faced a strong challenger in the final match.
   • She is the main challenger for the title this year.
   • The challenger trained hard to defeat the reigning champion.

   Synonymeadversaryantagonistaspirantcompetitorcontendercontestantopponentrival

   Antonymeallypartnersupporterteammate