"opposer" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: opposers [plural]
Etymology: oppose + -er Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|oppose|er}} oppose + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} opposer (plural opposers)
  1. One who opposes, one who shows opposition. Synonyms: opponent
    Sense id: en-opposer-en-noun-oGKo8SKN Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -er

Inflected forms

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