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bully(noun, opponent, champion, combatant)
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contestant(noun, opponent, champion, combatant)
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duelist(noun, opponent, champion, combatant)
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jouster(noun, opponent, champion, combatant)
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militant(noun, opponent, champion, combatant)
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gladiator(noun, opponent, champion, combatant)
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bruiser(noun, opponent, champion, combatant)
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mercenary(noun, opponent, champion, combatant)
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pugilist(noun, opponent, champion, combatant)
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aggressor(opponent, champion, combatant, mercenary)
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disputant(noun, opponent, champion, mercenary)
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soldier(noun, opponent, champion, combatant)
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belligerent(opponent, champion, mercenary, militant)
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punching bag(expression, opponent, champion, mercenary)
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GI(opponent, champion, mercenary, militant)
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boxer(opponent, champion, mercenary, militant)
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champion(opponent, mercenary, militant, bodyguard)
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heavy(opponent, champion, mercenary, militant)
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person-at-arms(opponent, champion, mercenary, militant)
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serviceperson(opponent, champion, mercenary, militant)
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