Does Opponent Mean Adversary?

noun, plural ad·ver·sar·ies. a person, group, or force that opposes or attacks; opponent; enemy; foe. a person, group, etc., that is an opponent in a contest; contestant.

What is the correct meaning of opponent?

1 : one that takes an opposite position (as in a debate, contest, or conflict) She is a formidable opponent in the race for senator. opponents of the war. 2 : a muscle that opposes or counteracts and limits the action of another.

Does opponent mean enemy?

An enemy is a hostile opponent, like your sworn Scrabble enemy who vows to get revenge on your last triple word score. An enemy is a person who actively opposes someone or something.