24 entries under opponent topic. ×

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pugilist(noun, champion, combatant, fighter)
8
bully(noun, tough, champion, combatant)
8
gladiator(noun, tough, champion, combatant)
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contestant(noun, tough, champion, combatant)
6
boxer(noun, tough, champion, combatant)
6
brawler(noun, tough, champion, combatant)
6
duelist(noun, tough, champion, combatant)
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jouster(noun, tough, champion, combatant)
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mercenary(noun, tough, champion, combatant)
6
militant(noun, tough, champion, combatant)
4
champion(noun, tough, mercenary, militant)
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soldier(noun, tough, criminal, crook)
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GI(noun, tough, champion, mercenary)
1
aggressor(noun, tough, champion, mercenary)
1
belligerent(noun, tough, champion, mercenary)
1
disputant(noun, tough, champion, fighter)
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heavy(noun, adjective, tough, champion)
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person-at-arms(noun, tough, champion, mercenary)
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punching bag(noun, expression, tough, champion)
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serviceperson(noun, tough, champion, mercenary)
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