Opponent

A person or entity that opposes another.

adversary rival

An opponent is a person or entity that opposes, resists, or competes against another party in conflict, competition, debate, or any adversarial situation.

From Old French oppo(s)ant, from Latin opponens (opponere), present participle of opponere 'to set against, oppose'.

An opponent is someone you're competing against, like in a game or debate.

What does 'opponent' mean? Someone who opposes another person or group
Who might be an opponent? A rival in a competition, or someone with differing views
Can opponents become friends? Yes, sometimes people who were once opponents find common ground and form relationships

adversary competitor rival

ally friend supporter

adversary competitor

challenger foe enemy

game debate conflict

competitive conflict negative trait