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ADVERSARY Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word adversary. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word adversary. (close relations)
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antagonist
nounn
noun

• someone who offers opposition

• a muscle that relaxes while another contracts

• a drug that neutralizes or counteracts the effects of another drug

opponent
nounn
noun

• a contestant that you are matched against

• someone who offers opposition

adjective satellite

• characterized by active hostility

enemy
nounn
noun

• an opposing military force

• an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

• any hostile group of people

• a personal enemy

foe
nounn
noun

• an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

• a personal enemy

rival
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• as a rival in a competition

noun

• the contestant you hope to defeat

verb

• be equal to in quality or ability

• be the rival of, be in competition with

opposer
nounn
noun

• someone who offers opposition

resister
nounn
noun

• someone who systematically obstructs some action that others want to take

• someone who offers opposition

Best Hypernyms For ADVERSARY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for adversary, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
antagonist combatant competitor enemy foe individual mortal opponent person rival somebody someone soul

Alternatives for ANTAGONIST

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