Opponent vs. Proponent
Difference Between Opponent and Proponent
Opponentnoun
One that opposes another or others, as in a battle, contest, or debate
a political opponent.Proponentnoun
One who argues in support of something; an advocate.
Opponentnoun
One who is hostile to an idea or cause
an opponent of gun control.Proponentnoun
One who supports something; an advocate
Opponentadjective
Acting against an antagonist or opposing force
opponent armies.Proponentnoun
One who makes a proposal or proposition.
Opponentnoun
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.
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.Proponentnoun
(legal) One who propounds a will for probate.
Opponentnoun
One who opposes another physically (in a fight, sport, game, or competition).
Proponentadjective
Making proposals; proposing.
Opponentnoun
One who opposes another in words (in a dispute, argument or controversy).
Proponentnoun
a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea
Opponentnoun
One who is opposed or objects (to a policy, course of action or set of ideas).
She was a dedicated opponent of the death penalty.Opponentnoun
(historical) The participant who opens an academic debate by putting forward objections to a theological or philosophical thesis.
Opponentadjective
(obsolete) Opposing; adverse; antagonistic.
Opponentadjective
(obsolete) Situated in front; opposite.
Opponentnoun
a contestant that you are matched against
Opponentnoun
someone who offers opposition
Opponentadjective
characterized by active hostility;
opponent (or opposing) armies
