fierce opponent
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An opponent who is aggressively and powerfully opposed to something.
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- In the debate, he proved to be a fierce opponent of the new policy.
- The team faced a fierce opponent in the championship match.
- She was known as a fierce opponent of environmental destruction.
- Despite being a fierce opponent, he always played fair.
- The senator had always been a fierce opponent of tax increases.
- They understood that their fierce opponent would not back down easily.
- Historically, the two nations have been fierce opponents in many conflicts.
- As a fierce opponent of the proposed merger, she rallied support against it.
- He was a fierce opponent but a respectful competitor.
- Even after losing, the fierce opponent shook hands with grace.