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Definition of Opponents
Opponent Opponent Op*po"nent, n.
1. One who opposes; an adversary; an antagonist; a foe.
--Macaulay.
2. 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.
How becomingly does Philopolis exercise his office,
and seasonably commit the opponent with the
respondent, like a long-practiced moderator! --Dr.
H. More.
Syn: Antagonist; opposer; foe. See Adversary.
Opponent Opponent Op*po"nent, a. [L. opponens, -entis, p. pr. of
opponere to set or place against, to oppose; ob (see Ob-) +
ponere to place. See Position.]
Situated in front; opposite; hence, opposing; adverse;
antagonistic. --Pope.
