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warrior(noun, person, character, conflict, courage)
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fighter(noun, person, character, conflict, courage)
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champion(noun, character, courage, nobility, fortitude)
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gladiator(noun, fighter, rioter)
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adversary(noun, person, opposition, opponent, enemy)
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antagonist(noun, person, tough, opposition, opponent)
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enemy(noun, person, opposition, opponent, opposing)
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competitor(noun, person, tough, opposition, opponent)
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contestant(noun, person, opposition, opponent, competitor)
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opponent(noun, person, opposition, opponent, enemy)
18
hero(noun, character, courage, nobility, fortitude)
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demigod(noun, character, courage, nobility, fortitude)
15
foe(noun, person, opposition, opponent, enemy)
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assailant(noun, opponent, enemy, fighter)
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defender(noun, character, courage, nobility, fortitude)
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guardian(noun, character, courage, nobility, fortitude)
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militant(noun, adjective, person, attack, tough)
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battler(noun, tough, competitor, fighter, participant)
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paladin(noun, character, courage, nobility, fortitude)
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protector(noun, character, courage, nobility, fortitude)
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