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   Opponent , a. [L. opponens, -entis, p. pr. of opponere to set or place against, to oppose; ob (see Ob-) + ponere to place. See Position.] Situated in front; opposite; hence, opposing; adverse; antagonistic.
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   Opponent, n.
   One who opposes; an adversary; an antagonist; a foe.
   Macaulay.
   
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   One who opposes in a disputation, argument, or other verbal controversy; specifically, one who attacks some thesis or proposition, in distinction from the respondent, or defendant, who maintains it.
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   How becomingly does Philopolis exercise his office, and seasonably commit the opponent with the respondent, like a long-practiced moderator!
   Dr. H. More.
   
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   Syn. -- Antagonist; opposer; foe. See Adversary.
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