8
opponents(noun, combatants, enemies, opponents)
7
adversaries(noun, players, troubles, combatants, enemies)
7
enemies(noun, players, troubles, combatants, enemies)
7
rivals(noun, players, troubles, combatants, enemies)
6
foes(noun, combatants, enemies, opponents)
5
assailants(noun, players, combatants, oppositions, soldiers)
5
competitors(noun, combatants, enemies, opponents)
4
contestants(noun, combatants, opponents)
4
opposites(noun, enemies, opponents)
3
attackers(noun, enemies, opponents)
3
combatants(noun, combatants, enemies, opponents)
3
oppositions(noun, enemies)
2
antagonist
2
archenemies(noun, enemies, opponents)
2
assaulters(noun, opponents, muggers)
2
hostiles
1
aggressors(noun, combatants, soldiers, opponents, toughs)
1
antagonizers
1
battlers(noun, combatants)
1
brawlers(noun, combatants)
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