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adversary
[ ad-ver-ser-ee ]
noun
- a person, group, or force that opposes or attacks; opponent; enemy; foe.
Antonyms:
- a person, group, etc., that is an opponent in a contest; contestant.
- the Adversary, the devil; Satan.
adjective
- of or relating to an adversary.
- involving adversaries, as plaintiff and defendant in a legal proceeding:
an adversary trial.
adversary
/ ˈæ屹əəɪ /
noun
- a person or group that is hostile to someone; enemy
- an opposing contestant in a game or sport
adjective
- the US term for adversarial
Other Word Forms
- v·i·Ա noun
- ԴDza··i· adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of adversary1
Word History and Origins
Origin of adversary1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
There is the possibility of leaders coming into contact with an adversary.
But analysts say Albanese's proposal is mainly aimed at protecting Australia and its partners from strategic adversaries like China.
It's Amanda Knox reaching out to the man who prosecuted her, and calling him her "adversary and friend."
Season 2 will see Cassian and his adversaries and allies in new locations, including those that have been previously mentioned in “Star Wars” lore but remained unseen.
’s unprecedented, though, is that Trump isn’t just targeting adversaries — he’s going after our traditional allies, too.
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