Definitions and Examples of opponent, detractor
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
A person who is against something or someone and tries to prevent them from succeeding.
Example
The politician's opponent criticized his policies and tried to sway voters to their side.
A person who speaks negatively about someone or something, often without good reason.
Example
The artist's detractors claimed that his work lacked originality and creativity.
Key Differences: opponent vs detractor
- 1Opponent is a person who actively opposes or competes with someone or something.
- 2Detractor is a person who speaks negatively about someone or something, often without good reason.
Effective Usage of opponent, detractor
- 1Debate: Use opponent to refer to someone who is against your argument or position.
- 2Criticism: Use detractor to describe someone who speaks negatively about a person or thing.
- 3Politics: Use opponent to refer to a political rival or competitor.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of campaigner are opponent and detractor. Use opponent to refer to someone who actively opposes or competes with someone or something. Use detractor to describe someone who speaks negatively about a person or thing.
