opponent

1. A contestant that you are matched against (synset 110399319)
   is a type of: contestant - a person who participates in competitions
   same as: opposite, opposition
2. Someone who offers opposition (synset 109792668)
   is a type of: individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul - a human being
   subtypes:

   • dueler, duelist, dueller, duellist - a person who fights duels
   • enemy, foe, foeman, opposition - an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
   • luddite - any opponent of technological progress
   • withstander - an opponent who resists with force or resolution
   specific instances: antichrist - (Christianity) the adversary of Christ (or Christianity) mentioned in the New Testament; the Antichrist will rule the world until overthrown by the Second Coming of Christ
   same as: adversary, antagonist, opposer, resister

1. Characterized by active hostility (synset 301249022)
   "opponent (or opposing) armies"
   similar to: hostile - characterized by enmity or ill will
   same as: opposing

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