noun as in strong fondness

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opponent, scapegoat

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Example:He is the opponent of the standardbearer in the political debate.

Definition:A person who is opposed to a cause, idea, or goal, or who competes against another in a contest or game.

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Example:Unfortunately, he became the scapegoat for the company's recent financial crisis.

Definition:A person chosen as someone to blame for a problem or for not meeting some standard or expected performance.

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