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Definition of: opponent
(ə·pō′nənt) noun
One who opposes another, as in battle or debate; antagonist. See synonyms under ENEMY.
—adjective
1. Acting against something or someone; opposing.
2. Anat. Bringing one part, as of a muscle, into opposition to another.
3. Standing in front; opposite. [<L opponens, -entis, ppr. of opponere set against <ob- against + ponere place]
—op·po′nen·cy noun
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