Synonyms & related words for adversary

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of adversary — including opponent, foe, foeman, antagonist, enemy, archenemy. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to adversary

Explore words related to adversary — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include opposer, adversarially, adversarial, resister, frenemy, nemesis, cobelligerent, archrival. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for adversary

Common synonyms for adversary include opponent, foe, foeman, antagonist, enemy, archenemy, rival, oppugnant — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does adversary come from?

The word adversary breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root vers-, from Latin verto (“turn”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.