5
aggressor(tough, opponent, champion, combatant, mercenary)
5
antagonist(noun, combatant, fighter)
5
disputant(noun, tough, opponent, champion, mercenary)
5
enemy(noun, combatant, fighter)
5
foe(noun, combatant, fighter)
5
man-at-arms(noun, combatant, fighter)
5
opponent(noun, combatant, fighter)
5
squabbler
5
struggler(noun, combatant)
4
bickerer
4
hooligan(noun, blusterer)
4
scuffler
4
soldier(noun, tough, opponent, champion, combatant)
4
thug(noun, combatant)
3
hoodlum(noun, blusterer)
3
quarreler(noun, combatant)
3
rival(noun, combatant)
3
rough(noun, blusterer)
3
ruffian
3
scrapper
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