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ad·ver·sar·y

adversary

 
 
pronunciation:
aed vr seI ri
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part of speech: noun
inflections: adversaries
definition: a person, group, or thing that is against another; opponent; enemy.
The two countries were adversaries and fought against each other during the war.
synonyms:
antagonist, enemy, foe, opponent, rival
antonyms:
supporter
similar words:
attacker, competitor, opposition
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