Definitions and Examples of opponent, detractor
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
A person who competes against another in a contest, game, or argument.
Example
The boxer's opponent was much taller and stronger.
A person who criticizes or speaks ill of someone or something.
Example
The politician's detractors accused him of corruption and dishonesty.
Key Differences: opponent vs detractor
- 1Opponent is used to describe someone who competes against another in a contest, game, or argument.
- 2Detractor is used to describe someone who criticizes or speaks ill of someone or something.
Effective Usage of opponent, detractor
- 1Debate: Use opponent to refer to the person you are debating against.
- 2Criticism: Use detractor to describe someone who is criticizing or speaking ill of someone or something.
- 3Sports: Use opponent to describe the team or player you are playing against.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of exponent are opponent and detractor. Use opponent to refer to someone you are competing against, and detractor to describe someone who is criticizing or speaking ill of someone or something.
