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Opponent \Op*po"nent\, a. [L. opponens, -entis, p. pr. of
opponere to set or place against, to oppose; ob (see {Ob-})
ponere to place. See {Position}.]
Situated in front; opposite; hence, opposing; adverse;
antagonistic. --Pope.
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Opponent \Op*po"nent\, n.
1. One who opposes; an adversary; an antagonist; a foe.
--Macaulay.
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2. One who opposes in a disputation, argument, or other
verbal controversy; specifically, one who attacks some
thesis or proposition, in distinction from the respondent,
or defendant, who maintains it.
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How becomingly does Philopolis exercise his office,
and seasonably commit the opponent with the
respondent, like a long-practiced moderator! --Dr.
H. More.
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Syn: Antagonist; opposer; foe. See {Adversary}.
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