adversary
/ˈædvəsəri/noun
उच्चारण ऐड्वसरी
प्रतिद्वंद्वी, विरोधी
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noun
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[C] formal
a person that somebody is opposed to and competing with in an argument or a battle
प्रतिद्वंद्वी, विरोधी
- He defeated his old political adversary.
- He respected his adversary.
- The chess champion faced a strong adversary in the final.
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- The two countries were long-time adversaries.
- He treated even his adversaries with courtesy.
Synonyms opponent
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adversarial adj.