Sports Rivalry Terms

noun a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something

adjective belonging to the opposing side in a conflict

• The country is facing a threat from an unknown enemy.
• I heard that Sarah's ex-boyfriend is now her enemy.
• Watch out for that guy, he's your worst enemy.
• Fear is the enemy of progress.

verb to be against or in conflict with something

adjective in a position of being against something or someone

• The committee members were opposed to the new policy proposal.
• I'm opposed to going out tonight, I just want to stay in.
• She's totally opposed to that idea, it's not gonna happen.
• His mind was opposed to the idea, like oil and water.