Tough opponent

Synonyms for "tough opponent" (11 found)

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Closest matches (3)

Adjective(3 words)
challengingchallenging adversarydifficult adversary

Strong matches (3)

Adjective(3 words)
formidableformidable foehard opponent

Related words (5)

Adjective(5 words)

Related word relations

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More general

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9 entries
clever adversaryformidableresolute adversaryruggedseasoned opponentskilled rivalstrategic opponentstrongtenacious opponent

Collocations

9 entries
formidable opponentseasoned opponentskilled rivalstiff oppositionstrong opponenttough competitiontough gametough matchuptough opponent in finals

Inflections

3 entries
tough opponentstoughertoughest

Derivations

2 entries