Adversary
Adversary ({not transcribed}) , noun
[Old English adversarie, direct from the Latin, and adversaire, from Old French adversier, aversier, from Latin adversarius (a.) turned toward, (n.) an adversary. See Adverse.]
One who is turned against another or others with a design to oppose<-- p. 26 --> or resist them; a member of an opposing or hostile party; an opponent; an antagonist; an enemy; a foe.
His ancient knot of dangerous adversaries.
Agree with thine adversary quickly.
It may be thought that to vindicate the permanency of truth is to dispute without an adversary.
Collocations (1)
The Adversary , The Satan, or the Devil.
Adversary ({not transcribed}) , adjective
1.
Opposed; opposite; adverse; antagonistic. [Archaic] — Bp. King
2.
(Law) Having an opposing party; not unopposed; as, an adversary suit.