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conflicting(adjective, opposing, competing)
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contester(competitor, participant, candidate, contender)
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contrarian(noun, person, opposition, opponent, competitor)
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controversialist
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corrival
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daredevil(lead, heavy, worthy)
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dark horse(expression, competitor, participant, candidate, contender)
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devil(noun, enemy)
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diva(lead, heavy, worthy)
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favorite(competitor, participant, candidate, contender)
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fighters
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foil(noun, opponent)
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goon
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gorilla
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great person(expression, lead, heavy, worthy)
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hatchet man
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heavy(tough, lead, worthy, bodyguard, muscleman)
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hood
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hoodlum
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hooligan
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