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1.2 KiB
1.2 KiB
adversary, adversaries, enemy, enemy's, enemies, enemies', opponent, opponents, oppose, opposed, opposes, opposition, hostile, hostilities, hostility
Definition:
An "adversary" is a person or group who is opposed to someone or something. The term "enemy" has a similar meaning.
- Your adversary can be a person who tries to oppose you or harm you.
- When two nations fight, each can be called an "adversary" of the other.
- In the Bible, the devil is referred to as an "adversary" and an "enemy."
- Adversary may be translated as "opponent" or "enemy," but it suggests a stronger form of opposition.
- Someone who is "hostile" wants to fight other people. Such a person has "hostile intent" or acts with "hostility."
(See also: Satan)
Bible References:
Word Data:
- Strong's: H340, H341, H6146, H6862, H6887, H6965, H7379, H7790, H7854, H8130, H8324, G476, G480, G485, G498, G2189, G2190, G5227