Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with opponent in American Collocation
opponent
noun
countable
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/əˈpoʊnənt/
difficult to beat
dangerous
formidable
powerful
strong
tough
We will come up against stronger opponents, but Ealing never field a bad side.
not difficult to beat
weak
Our opponents were surprisingly weak by their usual high standards and we enjoyed a runaway victory.
main
chief
leading
main
prominent
She was one of the main opponents of the war.
political
political
The government acted in a repressive manner towards its political opponents and critics.
having qualities that make you respect them
worthy
I think Gosport will prove to be worthy opponents.
expressing an opinion often and strongly
bitter
fierce
outspoken
staunch
vocal
They have both been vocal opponents of government plans for privatization.
face an opponent
face
But in all these areas Britain faces tough opponents.
defeat an opponent
beat
crush
defeat
overcome
As long as you stay within the rules, there are loads of ways in which you can try to defeat your opponent.
be cleverer than your opponent
outwit
In race after race he outwits opponents by overtaking them when they are stationary in the pits.