SPARRING PARTNER Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the phrase sparring partner. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase sparring partner. (close relations)

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	adversary				nounn
	noun • someone who offers opposition
	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
	combatant				noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • someone who fights (or is fighting) adjective satellite • engaging in or ready for combat
	competitor				nounn
	noun • the contestant you hope to defeat
	opponent				nounn
	noun • a contestant that you are matched against • someone who offers opposition adjective satellite • characterized by active hostility
	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
	sparring mate				nounn
	noun • a boxer who spars with another boxer who is training for an important fight

Best Hypernyms For SPARRING PARTNER

Here is a list of related hypernyms for sparring partner, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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