What is another word for opposer?

Pronunciation: [əpˈə͡ʊzə] (IPA)

There are various synonyms that can be used in place of the word "opposer." Some common ones include adversary, antagonist, foe, competitor, rival, detractor, challenger, insurgent, dissident, rebel, protester, and resist. All these words denote a person or group who is against an idea, opinion, notion, or action taken by another person or group. An opponent typically opposes something that the other person or group is advocating for, and it is imperative to consider their opinions and arguments as well in any debate or discussion. Having a solid grasp on the synonyms for "opposer" can help in using a more nuanced and varied vocabulary in writing and speaking.

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What are the hypernyms for Opposer?

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What are the opposite words for opposer?

The word "opposer" means someone who goes against something or someone. The antonyms for the word "opposer" are those who are in favor of something or someone. Some of the common antonyms for "opposer" are supporter, advocate, ally, friend, and backer. A supporter is someone who helps or defends a particular cause or person. An advocate is someone who speaks in favor of someone or something. An ally is someone who supports a particular group or country. A friend is someone who is supportive and caring towards a person. Lastly, a backer is someone who helps financially or emotionally to support a particular project or initiative.

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Usage examples for Opposer

He was an ardent whig-a fearless opposer of tyranny.
"Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution"
L. Carroll Judson
Though deprived of the splendor of command; though the eager circle of friends no longer cluster round him; though a stranger in this country, and without a home; though, in place of an equipage and retinue, he is followed by calamit and neglect, yet, in my mind, I still see him in a car of triumph I see not only the opposer of his nation's enemies, but the vanquisher of his own desires.
"Thaddeus of Warsaw"
Jane Porter
That this makes the Sea Captains to lose their own good affections to the service, and to instil it into the seamen also, and that the seamen do see it themselves and resent it; and tells us that it is notorious, even to his bearing of great ill will at Court, that he hath been the opposer of gentlemen Captains; and Sir W. Pen did put in, and said that he was esteemed to have been the man that did instil it into Sir W. Coventry, which Sir W. Coventry did owne also, and says that he hath always told the Gentlemen Captains his opinion of them, and that himself who had now served to the business of the sea 6 or 7 years should know a little, and as much as them that had never almost been at sea, and that yet he found himself fitter to be a Bishop or Pope than to be a Sea-Commander, and so indeed he is.
"Diary of Samuel Pepys, Complete Transcribed From The Shorthand Manuscript In The Pepysian Library Magdalene College Cambridge By The Rev. Mynors Bright"
Samuel Pepys Commentator: Lord Braybrooke

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