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adversary
an opponent or enemy
Synonyms
- opponent
- rival
- foe
Antonyms
- ally
- friend
- supporter
adversary in a sentence
On the chess board, even friends are adversaries.
He shook hands with his adversary after the match.
Where it comes from
From Latin adversarius 'opposing'
Memory hook
ADVERSARY = ADVERSE + ARY — one who opposes.
Read it in context
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