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(1):

(n.) One who opposes; an adversary; an antagonist; a foe.

(2):

(n.) One who opposes in a disputation, argument, or other verbal controversy; specifically, one who attacks some theirs or proposition, in distinction from the respondent, or defendant, who maintains it.

(3):

(a.) Situated in front; opposite; hence, opposing; adverse; antagonistic.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Opponent'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​o/opponent.html. 1828.
 
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