Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: adversary

Synonyms:

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Usage examples:

According to new findings published by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) on Wednesday, a majority of Europeans see China as a “necessary partner” rather than as a rival or adversary, unlike most Americans.

Source: https://time.com/6285538/europeans-us-china-survey/

A foreign adversary faced a serious domestic threat, so it stood to reason that the United States would say very little, since it would only help Putin if Prigozhin and his forces were seen as acting on behalf of the West.

Source: https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/putin-faces-crisis-republicans-tout-conspiracy-theories-rcna91105

After being sucked into the mysterious Quantum Realm, Team Ant-Man faced their most dangerous adversary yet Kang the Conqueror.

Source: https://screenrant.com/marvel-phase-5-iron-man-thanos-ant-man-kang/

A more than worthy adversary for Maverick and his trusty F-14, or the Super Hornet-flying Top Gun graduates assembled by Vice Admiral "Cyclone" Simpson and Rear Admiral "Warlock" Bates.

Source: https://screenrant.com/top-gun-2-maverick-jet-fighter-planes/

As the starship troopers invade Klendathu, they quickly realise they are out of their depth, and it soon becomes clear that their adversary is not as mindless as first believed.

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/entertainment/2023/08/27/film-talk-looking-back--gore-splattering-satire-with-starship-troopers/

At a congressional hearing in July, Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) asserted that strategic denial authority “allows us to deny access to any potential adversary in an area of the Pacific comparable in size to the continental United States.”

Source: https://www.counterpunch.org/2023/09/21/us-claims-to-central-pacific-flout-international-law/

But as The Rogues are defeated, a deadly new adversary rises to challenge Barry Allen’s heroic legacy.

Source: https://collider.com/the-flash-season-9-release-date-cast-trailer-guest-stars-cw-series/

Carlo Calenda of the centrist Azione party said it was a “smutty affair” and offered his “solidarity” even “as an adversary.”

Source: https://www.politico.eu/article/giorgia-melonis-breakup-spark-calls-stop-moralizing/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

Dante embodies everything Dominic is not, and his penchant for extravagance leads him to make audacious moves to obliterate his adversary.

Source: https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/jason-momoa-explains-how-he-trolled-his-mother-by-making-his-car-in-fast-x-purple

D, Dele Alake, says the Federal Government does not see the mass media as an adversary, but a tool to put the administration on its toes.

Source: https://www.nationalaccordnewspaper.com/alake-says-media-not-seen-as-adversary-to-govt-calls-for-constructive-criticism/

Despite many attempts by large and small military powers alike to develop methods of warfare effective enough to force their political goals on their adversary, none has yet found a way to sidestep the hard work of negotiating a mutually acceptable peace.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/16/world/europe/russia-ukraine-war-attrition.html

During a Friday morning appearance on CNN, the GOP congressman pointed the finger at a McCarthy adversary: far-right Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL).

Source: https://www.rawstory.com/goper-rep-pins-the-blame-for-the-shutdown-on-1-person-matt-gaetz/

Even though Captain Hook is obsessed with getting his revenge for what Peter did to his hand, he doesn’t level the playing field and fly just like his adversary.

Source: https://screenrant.com/disney-movies-magic-makes-no-sense/

For this project, CEA will supply radar systems that are designed to simulate advanced adversary threat systems for the Growler’s training ranges, located near Oakey in Queensland and on the vast Delamere Air Training Range near Katherine in the NT.

Source: https://the-riotact.com/canberra-firm-leads-the-way-on-raaf-electronic-warfare-upgrade/633117

Having been raised in secret by Talia al'Ghul, Damian started out as an adversary of Batman with a grudge against his father.

Source: https://screenrant.com/brave-the-bold-sets-up-a-different-dcu-batman-not-bruce-wayne/

He is also a skilled fighter and marksman, making him a deadly adversary.

Source: https://gamerant.com/far-cry-most-evil-characters/

In this movie, the crew of the USS Enterprise is pitted against an old adversary, the genetically engineered superhuman Khan Noonien Singh.

Source: https://www.comingsoon.net/guides/news/1323651-star-trek-2-the-wrath-of-khan-where-to-watch-stream-online

It emerges as a unique opportunity for Nigerians to join hands in making a lasting positive impact on their nation, transcending differences to address a common adversary: corruption.

Source: https://www.opinionnigeria.com/the-national-day-of-honesty-for-all-nigerians-by-john-egbeazien-oshodi/

I think it is something the US mastered on its own but maybe an adversary has figured it out too.

Source: https://japantoday.com/category/world/u.s.-china-balloon-dispute-widens-amid-mystery-airspace-intrusions1

It's an excellent premise for giving the hero a convincing conflict and a worthy adversary.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/batman-best-centennial-dc-comics/