opponency

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op·po·nent (

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nt)

One that opposes another or others in a battle, contest, controversy, or debate. See Synonyms at enemy.

adj.

1. Acting against an antagonist or opposing force: opponent armies.

2. Located in front.

[Latin oppnns, oppnent-, present participle of oppnere, to oppose; see oppose.]

op·ponen·cy n.

opponency

1. the state or quality of being an opponent.
2. an act or instance of opposing.

See also: Conflict

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