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belligerent(noun, combatant)
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betrayer(noun, opposition, agent, villain, rebel)
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bidder(noun, match, opposition, rival, opponent)
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boxer(noun, tough, opponent, champion, mercenary)
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calumniator(noun, opposition, agent, villain, rebel)
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candidate(noun, match, opposition, rival, opponent)
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challenger(noun, match, opposition, rival, opponent)
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champion(noun, tough, opponent, combatant, mercenary)
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coming into attack
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con(noun, match, opposition, rival, opponent)
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cornerman
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counteragent(noun, match, opposition, rival, opponent)
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dark horse(noun, expression, match, opposition, rival)
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defamer(noun, opposition, agent, villain, rebel)
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delivering an assault
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delivering an attack
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detractor(noun, opposition, agent, villain, rebel)
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devil(noun, enemy)
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dissentient(noun, match, opposition, rival, opponent)
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emulator(noun, opposition, agent, villain, rebel)
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