政敵
Meanings
1
political opponent; political rival
Refers to a person or group one opposes in a political context, such as elections, policy debates, or power struggles.
He debated with his long-time political opponent.
He was defeated by his political rival in the election.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉を政敵とみなすto regard someone as a political opponent
He came to regard his former ally as a political opponent.
- 政敵を倒すto defeat a political opponent
She intends to defeat her political opponent in the next election.
- 政敵と対立するto clash with a political opponent
The prime minister has long clashed with his political opponents.
- 政敵を攻撃するto attack a political opponent
The lawmaker attacked his political opponent in the speech.