Definition of ADVERSARY

adversary

Meanings

Plural: adversaries

Noun

  • someone who offers opposition
  • An opponent or rival.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English adversarie, from Anglo-Norman aversaire (in Wace's Life of Saint Margaret) and Old French aversier, aversaire (French adversaire), from Latin adversārius, from adversus (“turned toward”).

Antonyms

agonist, ally, hero

Scrabble Score: 16

adversary is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
adversary is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
adversary is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

adversary is a valid Words With Friends word