Adversary

Synonyms of adversary

• opponent
• enemy
• rival

Antonyms of adversary

• friend
• supporter
• ally

Collocations of adversary

formidable adversary

Frequency: 80 %

He proved to be a formidable adversary in the courtroom.

worthy adversary

Frequency: 70 %

She considered him a worthy adversary in the business world.

fierce adversary

Frequency: 65 %

The two teams were fierce adversaries on the field, but off the field, they were friends.

arch adversary

Frequency: 60 %

Batman's arch adversary, the Joker, always kept him on his toes.

deadly adversary

Frequency: 50 %

The assassin was known as a deadly adversary to anyone who crossed him.

Idiomatic Expressions for adversary

• Phrase: arch-nemesis
  Meaning: refers to a person's main enemy or opponent
  Usage: The superhero's arch-nemesis is always trying to thwart his plans.