No. 8,907 in Russian
противник
Opponent; adversary.
In a sentence
Он был моим главным противником в шахматном турнире.
He was my main opponent in the chess tournament.
Here, 'противник' means 'opponent', referring to a competitor in a contest or sport.
Ее противник был силен, но она справилась.
Her adversary was strong, but she managed.
In this sentence, 'противник' is used to signify 'adversary', highlighting a conflict between two entities.
Противник этой реформы был хорошо информирован.
The opponent of this reform was well-informed.
Here, 'противник' signifies someone who opposes an idea or initiative, indicating a disagreement in viewpoints.
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