opponent

• Person, die mit einer anderen in einem Wettkampf, Spiel oder Streit wetteifert oder kämpft; Gegner.

A person who competes against or fights another in a contest, game, or argument; an adversary.

1. Characterized by active hostilityB2formal

   Showing or feeling active opposition or hostility towards someone or something.

   Feindselig

   • The opponent forces clashed on the battlefield.
   • She faced an opponent attitude from the committee.
   • His opponent stance made negotiations difficult.

   Synonymeantagonisticcontraryhostileopposing

   Antonymefriendlysupportive

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die mit einer anderen in einem Wettkampf, Spiel, Streit oder Konflikt konkurriert, kämpft oder anderer Meinung ist.

A noun referring to a person who competes against, fights, or disagrees with another in a contest, game, argument, or conflict.

1. Competitor in a contestB1formal

   A person who competes against another in a game, sport, or competition.

   Gegner

   • She defeated her opponent in the final match.
   • The chess opponent was a grandmaster from Russia.
   • He studied his opponent's strategy before the debate.

   Synonymeadversaryantagonistchallengercompetitioncompetitorcontenderrival

   Antonymeallypartnersupporterteammate

2. Person who disagreesB2formal

   A person who opposes or disagrees with an idea, policy, or plan.

   Gegner

   • The senator faced strong opponents during the debate.
   • Opponents of the new law argued it was unfair.
   • She is a vocal opponent of nuclear energy.

   Synonymecriticdissenterdissidentobjectoropposerresister