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adversary
[/ˈadvərseri/ or /ədˈvɜːsəri/]
noun
masculine
pl: adversaries
adversário
1.
one's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute
He faced his adversary in the boxing ring.
Ele enfrentou seu adversário no ringue de boxe.
2.
an enemy or foe
The two nations remained adversaries for decades.
As duas nações permaneceram adversárias por décadas.
3.
one who opposes or resists
The lawyer's adversary presented a strong case.
O adversário do advogado apresentou um caso forte.
NYC Slang
beef (as in 'to have beef with someone' meaning to have a conflict)
Synonyms
opponent
enemy
foe
rival
competitor
antagonist
Antonyms
ally
friend
supporter
partner
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
adversário
standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
adversário
common usage, no regional variation
São Paulo
adversário
common usage, no regional variation
Portugal
adversário
standard European Portuguese term
Related Idioms & Phrases
meet one's adversary
worthy adversary
declare someone an adversary
face off with an adversary
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