32 entries under tough topic. ×

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thug(noun, mean, bad, rough)
9
gangster(noun, person, mean, bad)
8
bully(noun, opponent, champion, combatant)
8
gladiator(noun, opponent, champion, combatant)
7
contestant(noun, opponent, champion, combatant)
6
boxer(noun, opponent, champion, combatant)
6
brawler(noun, opponent, champion, combatant)
6
duelist(noun, opponent, champion, combatant)
6
jouster(noun, opponent, champion, combatant)
6
mercenary(noun, opponent, champion, combatant)
6
militant(noun, opponent, champion, combatant)
4
champion(noun, opponent, mercenary, militant)
4
muscleman(noun, bodyguard)
3
bodyguard(noun, muscleman)
3
bouncer(noun, bodyguard, muscleman)
2
heavyweight(noun, bodyguard, muscleman)
2
soldier(noun, criminal, opponent, crook)
2
toughie(noun, rough, bodyguard, muscleman)
1
GI(noun, opponent, champion, mercenary)
1
aggressor(noun, opponent, champion, mercenary)
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