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rival(noun, adjective, person, tough, opposition)
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victor(noun, character, courage, nobility, fortitude)
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contender(noun, person, tough, opposition, opponent)
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exemplar(noun, character, courage, nobility, fortitude)
11
paragon(noun, character, courage, nobility, fortitude)
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rescuer(noun, character, courage, nobility, fortitude)
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savior(noun, character, courage, nobility, fortitude)
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soldier(noun, person, conflict, fighter)
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brawler(noun, fighter)
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belligerent(noun, adjective, person, attack, conflict)
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duelist(noun, fighter)
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pugilist(noun, fighter)
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scrapper(noun, tough, competitor, participant, objector)
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bully(noun, fighter)
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gallant(noun, character, lead, heavy, courage)
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protagonist(noun, person, character, lead, figure)
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man-at-arms(noun, fighter, rioter)
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bruiser(noun, fighter)
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conqueror(noun, character, lead, heavy, courage)
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idol(noun, character, lead, heavy, courage)
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