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dueler vs opponent

opponent vs dueler

dueler and opponent both are nouns.

dueler is not an adjective while opponent is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dueler Yes No No No
opponent Yes Yes No No
As nouns, opponent is a hypernym of dueler; that is, opponent is a word with a broader meaning than dueler:
  • dueler: a person who fights duels
  • opponent: someone who offers opposition
Other hypernyms of dueler include adversary, antagonist, opposer, resister.
dueler (noun) opponent (noun)
a person who fights duels someone who offers opposition
a contestant that you are matched against
dueler (adjective) opponent (adjective)
characterized by active hostility
Difference between dueler and opponent

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