Adversarial

Synonyms of adversarial

• hostile
• antagonistic
• oppositional

Antonyms of adversarial

• supportive
• friendly
• cooperative

Collocations of adversarial

relationship

Frequency: 70 %

The adversarial relationship between the two countries has been ongoing for years.

nature

Frequency: 60 %

The adversarial nature of the debate made it difficult to reach a resolution.

approach

Frequency: 55 %

The adversarial approach taken by the negotiators led to a stalemate.

attitude

Frequency: 50 %

Her adversarial attitude towards her coworkers caused tension in the office.

role

Frequency: 45 %

In an adversarial legal system, each party plays a specific role.

Idiomatic Expressions for adversarial

• Phrase: adversarial legal system
  Meaning: a legal system in which two opposing parties present their arguments before a neutral judge or jury
  Usage: The adversarial legal system in the United States is based on the idea that the truth will emerge from the clash of opposing arguments.