opponent

/əˈpəʊnənt/

noun

przeciwnik

/pʂɛˈt͡ɕivɲik/· rzeczownik

Also

oponent(m)

Definition

A person who you are competing against in a game or argument, or who disagrees with you.

Examples

He managed to defeat his opponent in the chess match.

Udało mu się pokonać przeciwnika w meczu szachowym.

She is a strong opponent of the government's new policy.

Jest silnym oponentem nowej polityki rządu.

Synonyms

adversary rival competitor

Collocations

political opponentstrong opponentmain opponent

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