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combatant(combatant, fighter)
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duelist(tough, opponent, champion, combatant)
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gorilla(sap, jerk, criminal, attacker)
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hooligan
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jouster(tough, opponent, champion, combatant)
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mercenary(tough, opponent, champion, combatant)
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militant(tough, opponent, champion, combatant)
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adversary(combatant, fighter)
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antagonist(combatant, fighter)
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assailant(combatant, fighter)
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competitor(combatant, fighter)
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enemy(combatant, fighter)
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foe(combatant, fighter)
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man-at-arms(combatant, fighter)
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oaf(person, fool, stupid, brute)
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strapper
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bull
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champion(tough, opponent, mercenary, militant)
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muscleman(tough, bodyguard)
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prizefighter
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