fierce opponent

Frequency: 6.84.8 per million words

An opponent who is aggressively and powerfully opposed to something.

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Examples (10)

  • 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.