62 entries under opposition topic. ×

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opponent(noun, support, trouble, person, evil)
49
adversary(noun, support, trouble, person, evil)
44
competitor(noun, trouble, person, like)
43
enemy(noun, trouble, person, evil, awful)
38
foe(noun, trouble, person, agent)
31
contestant(noun, person, rival, opponent)
28
rival(noun, trouble, person, like)
24
contender(noun, person, agent, rebel)
19
combatant(noun, person, tough, opponent)
14
assailant(noun, agent, rebel, criminal)
13
opposer(noun, support, person, resist)
9
entrant(noun, person, rival, opponent)
8
disputant(noun, agent, rebel, criminal)
7
archenemy(noun, agent, rebel, criminal)
6
match(noun, person, balance, equal)
5
bandit(noun, person, evil, informal, awful)
5
villain(noun, part, appearance, character, lead)
4
attacker(noun, agent, rebel, criminal)
3
contrarian(noun, person, opponent, competitor)
3
criminal(noun, adjective, agent, rebel)
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APASmart Define. (2016). antagonist thesaurus. Retrieved September 27, 2026, from https://smartdefine.org/antagonist/thesaurus/synonyms
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