Adversary

Pronunciation: /ˈædvərˌsɛriː/

Adversary (noun)

  1. A person or group that you compete against or fight, especially in a serious conflict.
  2. Someone seen as an enemy, often in war, legal cases, or strong disagreements.
  3. A rival side or system that works against you, especially in planning, security, or strategy.

Examples

  • The coach studied the main opponent before the match.
  • Our team respected the main opponent and played carefully.