opponents
The word “opponents” has 3 syllables: op-po-nents
It's pronounced as /əˈpoʊ.nənts/
What is synonym and antonym for opponents?
In the thesaurus, “opponents” has 21 synonyms and 36 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for opponents along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for opponents
- adversaries
- antagonists
- archenemies
- archfoes
- assailants
- attackers
- banes
- combatants
- competitors
- contestants
- curses
- emulators
- enemies
- equals
- foes
- hostiles
- ill-wishers
- invaders
- matches
- nemeses
- rivals
Antonyms for opponents
- abetters
- abettors
- accomplices
- adherents
- advocates
- allies
- amigos
- backers
- benefactors
- buddies
- champions
- chums
- collaborators
- colleagues
- compadres
- comrades
- confederates
- cronies
- disciples
- exponents
- fellows
- followers
- friendlies
- friends
- hail-fellows
- hail-fellows-well-met
- hearties
- hobnobbers
- mates
- musketeers
- pals
- partners
- proponents
- supporters
- sympathizers
- well-wishers
Meanings of opponents
- noun
- One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.
Example Sentences
- The team’s opponents were well prepared and determined.
- Both opponents showed great sportsmanship after the match.
- Her ideas attracted criticism from several opponents.
- The players studied footage of their upcoming opponents.
- His opponents challenged every point he made during the debate.
On this page you'll find 57 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to opponents, such as: abetters, abettors, accomplices, adherents, adversaries, advocates, allies.
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