Associations to the word «Opponent»

Wiktionary

OPPONENT, noun. An individual or group who is a rival of another.
OPPONENT, noun. One who attempts to stop the progression of.
OPPONENT, noun. One who objects to.
OPPONENT, noun. In team sports, a player of an opposite team.
OPPONENT, adjective. Situated in front; opposite; hence, opposing; adverse; antagonistic.

Dictionary definition

OPPONENT, noun. A contestant that you are matched against.
OPPONENT, noun. Someone who offers opposition.
OPPONENT, adjective. Characterized by active hostility; "opponent (or opposing) armies".

Wise words

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.
Florence Scovel Shinn