This is the 5776th most frequent Russian word.
противников
Opponents.
The word 'противников' here is used to describe individuals who hold opposing views in a disagreement.
Он идентифицировал противников в споре.
He identified the opponents in the argument.
In this sentence, 'противников' refers to opponents or challengers that the strategy aims to suppress.
Стратегия предназначена для подавления противников.
The strategy is intended for the suppression of adversaries.
Here, 'противников' is used to denote the competitive adversaries in a sports context.