Herbert Hoover

Once upon a time my political opponents honored me as possessing the fabulous intellectual and economic power by which I created a worldwide depression all by myself.

American President

Mahatma Gandhi

The pursuit of truth does not permit violence on one's opponent.

Indian Leader

Lin Dan

I will take every match seriously and respect every opponent.

Chinese Athlete

Julen Lopetegui

You have to give every opponent the importance they deserve.

Spanish Athlete

Jupp Heynckes

You have to respect the opponent as much as possible.

German Athlete

Sergio Ramos

We will respect all our opponents, as we always do.

Jesus Navas

Any opponent can make life tough for you.

Rafael dos Anjos

Brazilian Athlete

Jeff Fisher

American Coach

Sergio Busquets

Use 'opponent' when talking about someone you're directly competing against in sports or games.

Sports Context

'Opponent' can imply a level of respect in a contest, acknowledging skill rather than hostility.

Respectful Competition

In politics, 'opponent' is often used to refer to rival candidates in an election.

Political Races

Use 'opponent' when discussing someone who has a contrasting position on a specific idea or policy.

Debating Ideas

'Opponent' suggests active efforts to counter or resist a proposal, not just passive disagreement.

Resistance Context

When used in public or social contexts, 'opponent' can mean someone who publicly objects to something.

Public Opposition

 While their opponents accused them of despotism, wanting to maintain absolute power in the central government, their real motives were mostly practical. Changing the constitution when it had already been ratified by some states could complicate the entire process. More importantly, Madison felt that people's rights were already guaranteed

Why wasn’t the Bill of...

 They make exorbitant promises to their supporters, while casting their opponents as traitors actively undermining the country. But whether these politicians are sincere believers or manipulative opportunists, the dynamics they unleash can be profoundly destabilizing for liberal democracy.

The rise of modern...

 But it’s still driven to protect its home against rivals. So it has become a masterful bluffer. Despite being fragile, a newly molted shrimp is actually more likely to threaten intruders, spreading the large limbs it usually uses to strike or stab its opponents. And that works –

The sneakiest tricksters...

 the latest political flash point for LGBT opponents. Here's a fun fact about more US congressmen have been convicted of assaulting someone in a public bathroom than trans people have been. The truth is we trans people are so much more scared of you than you are of us.

How to talk (and listen)...

 But while the king was initially popular among his subjects, his labor mandates were an uncomfortable reminder of the slavery Haitians fought to destroy. Over time, his increasingly authoritarian policies lost support, and his opponents to the south gained strength.

The first and last king...

 you're like most folks you'd probably hesitate and rightly so there's something wrong and well deeply wrong about trying to get other people to go think your way just by manipulating them or coercing we want to convince our political opponents we won't but we want

How do we reason for a...

 are family-friendly policies and ought to be supported by our opponents as well. I'll wait to see if that's the case. But in my world where we control the reins of power, we would do more. The birth control pill would be available over the counter.

The End of Roe v. Wade...

 rather than sending them to the execution chamber. Why has that happened? It hasn't happened because of a dissolution of popular support for the death penalty. Death penalty opponents take great solace in the fact

Lessons from death row...

 includes choco lava a stew made from fatty meats cabbage eggs and bean sprouts helps them bulk up entering the ring girth is advantageous the rules are simple knock your opponent down or out of the ring

Sumo PIPE National...

 the attack is on to intimidate their opponents the aggressive scream and drum on butter fruits several males corner an enemy female it's a ferocious attack and she's lucky to escape with her life