opposites

1. a word that expresses a meaning opposed to the meaning of another word, in which case the two words are antonyms of each otherExamples: "to him the antonym of `gay' was `depressed'"Synonyms: antonym, opposite, opposite wordAntonyms: synonym

2. a relation of direct oppositionExamples: "we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true"Synonyms: contrary, opposite, reverse

3. a contestant that you are matched againstSynonyms: opponent, opposite, opposition

4. something inverted in sequence or character or effectExamples: "when the direct approach failed he tried the inverse"Synonyms: inverse, opposite