Adversary

What do we mean by adversary?

An opponent; an enemy. noun

The Devil; Satan. Often used with the. noun

Opposed; opposite to; adverse: antagonistic: as, “adversary forces,” Bp. King.

In law, having an opposing party, in contradistinction to unopposed: as, an adversary suit.

One who acts adversely or inimically; an unfriendly opponent or antagonist; an enemy. noun

Specifically capitalized The devil; Satan as the general enemy of mankind: as, the wiles of the Adversary. noun

An opponent in a contest; one who contends against another or strives for victory; a contestant. noun

Synonyms and Adversary, Antagonist, Opponent, Enemy, Foe. These words vary in strength according as they express spirit, action, or relation. A foe has most of the spirit of enmity, or is actively hostile. The word is more used in poetry than in prose. Enemy, as denoting an opponent in war, or a member of an opposing party, does not necessarily imply personal hostility. Opponent, adversary, and antagonist are less severe in their opposition, and need have no animosity. Opponent is often a passive word; antagonist is always active and personal. A man may be our opponent in an argument or a lawsuit, our adversary in a game, as chess, our antagonist in a wrestling- or boxing-match, or other occasion of strenuous exertion: the choice between the three words depends chiefly upon the measure of activity involved. In the Bible, adversary covers the meaning of all five words. noun

To antagonize; oppose.

Opposed; opposite; adverse; antagonistic. adjective

Having an opposing party; not unopposed. adjective

One who is turned against another or others with a design to oppose or resist them; a member of an opposing or hostile party; an opponent; an antagonist; an enemy; a foe. noun

The Satan, or the Devil. noun

An opponent or rival. noun

Someone who offers opposition noun

An opponent or rival.

Words that are spelled similarly to adversary:
adversary, adversity, adversely, adversaria, adversaire, adversario.

Words that are triggered by (strongly associated with) the word adversary:
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Words that rhyme with adversary:
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Adjectives that are often used to describe adversary:
formidable, great, old, powerful, dangerous, potential, political, worthy, common, chief, principal, main, mine, former, greatest, strong, fallen, hand, implacable, determined, terrible, redoubtable, late, stronger, bitter, active, unknown, weak, ancient, superior, grand, non, tough, armed, noble, mighty, potent, able, wily, spiritual, subtle, cunning, invisible, weaker, soviet, evil, ideological, time, unseen, hated, deadly, mean, malicious, skilful, gallant, generous, successful, victorious, brave, fierce, stubborn, longtime, relentless, imaginary, vanquished, nuclear, gigantic, fair, strongest, feeble.

Nouns that are often described by the adjective adversary:
proceedings, system, politics, procedures, relationships, arguments, procedure, relationship, evaluation, relations, litigation, excesses, proceeding, theory, groups, process, concessions, counsel, hearings, action, crosses, actions, presentation, participation, roles, opponent, adjudication, model, parties, advocacy, trial, hearing, spaces, oriented.

Words that sound like adversary:
adversary, adversaries, adversity, adversarial, adversely, adversarious, advisory, adversities, anniversary, adverse, aniversario, adorare.