adversary
US /ˈæd.vɚ.ser.i/
UK /ˈæd.vɚ.ser.i/
1.
Gegner, Widersacher
one's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute
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He faced his old adversary in the final round.
Er traf im Finale auf seinen alten Gegner.
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The two nations have been adversaries for centuries.
Die beiden Nationen waren jahrhundertelang Gegner.