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; a competitor in a contest or debate.
Example
The politician's opponent criticized his policies during the debate.
A person who speaks negatively about something or someone; a critic.
Example
The book received mixed reviews, with some detractors calling it boring and unoriginal.
Key Differences: opponent vs detractor
- 1Opponent refers to someone who is against something or someone, often in a competitive context.
- 2Detractor refers to someone who speaks negatively about something or someone, often in a critical context.
Effective Usage of opponent, detractor
- 1Debate: Use opponent to refer to someone who is against your argument or position.
- 2Criticism: Use detractor to refer to someone who speaks negatively about something or someone.
- 3Politics: Use opponent to refer to a political rival or competitor.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of fautor are opponent and detractor. Use opponent to refer to someone who is against something or someone, often in a competitive context. Use detractor to refer to someone who speaks negatively about something or someone, often in a critical context.
