adversary

noun
UK: /ˈædvəsəri/
US: /ˈædvərseri/

  1. An enemy or opponent in a contest or conflict.

    1. He faced his adversary in the final game. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company considered its main competitor a fierce adversary in the marketplace. [ ] [ ]

  2. Someone who actively opposes or fights against something.

    1. She is a strong adversary of the new policy. [ ] [ ]
    2. The politician has always been an outspoken adversary of tax increases. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

enemy foe rival antagonist opponent

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "adversary" in English means: An enemy or opponent in a contest or conflict., Someone who actively opposes or fights against something..

The phonetic transcription of "adversary" is /ˈædvəsəri/ in British English and /ˈædvərseri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "adversary": enemy, foe, rival, antagonist, opponent.

Example usage of "adversary": "He faced his adversary in the final game.". More examples on the page.