English-Swedish translations for opponent

• motståndare
  Vi kunde inte hålla med varandra, men jag beundrar henne som motståndare.We could not agree, but I admire her as an opponent.
  Andra motståndare hade bättre skäl.Other opponents had better reasons.
  Oväntat bifall från en motståndare?Unexpected support from an opponent?

Definition of opponent

• One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something
• Opposing; adverse; antagonistic
• Situated in front; opposite

Examples

• The person who ran against her in the last election proved to be a formidable opponent
• During the crackdown, many opponents of the regime were arrested
• She was a dedicated opponent of the death penalty

Related words

• opponent of war
• nuclear opponent
• semi-final opponent
• quarter-final opponent
• act as opponent