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# adversary, enemy
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## Definition
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An adversary is a person or group who is opposed to someone or something.
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* An adversary can be a person who tries to oppose you or harm you.
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* A nation can be called an "adversary" when it fights against another nation.
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* In the Bible, the devil is referred to as an "adversary" and an "enemy."
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2017-04-15 17:23:27 +00:00
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* Adversary may be translated as "opponent" or "enemy," but it suggests a strong form of opposition.
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