Adversary
An opponent; a foe; an enemy.
nounAdversary
An opponent; a foe; an enemy.
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Imagine This
During the D-Day anniversary (the landing of the Allied forces on Normandy Beach in World War II), the old surviving soldiers still clearly remember how they bravely fought to defeat their enemy.
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Sounds Like
AD-vər-suh-ree
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Looks Like
Looks like 'adversary' (the word itself) and may be mistaken for 'adverse' due to similar spelling.
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Remember This
Adversary refers to an opposing person; adverse means harmful or contrary. Do not confuse the two.
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Other Forms
adversariesnoun
adversarialadjective
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Connect With
opponent, foe, rival, antagonist, enemy; opposition, conflict
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Note
Use adversary for a person or group who opposes you in conflict or competition. Distinguish from adverse (harmful, unfavorable) and from advocate (one who supports).