ETYM Latin opponens, -entis, p. pr. of opponere to set or place against, to oppose; ob (see Ob-) + ponere to place. Related to Position.
Characterized by active hostility; SYN. opposing.
Množina: opponents
1. One who opposes; an adversary; an antagonist; an enemy.
2. One who opposes in a dispute, argument, or other verbal controversy.