| pugilist(noun, combatant, fighter) |
| brawler(noun, combatant, fighter) |
| fighter(noun, person, combatant) |
| jouster(noun, combatant, fighter) |
| militant(noun, combatant, fighter) |
| candidate(noun, person, opposition, job, application) |
| emulator(noun, person, opposition, agent, villain) |
| applicant(noun, petitioner) |
| archenemy(noun, opposition, agent, villain, rebel) |
| athlete(noun, person, opponent, player, professional) |
| bruiser(noun, combatant, fighter) |
| claimant(noun, petitioner) |
| corrival(noun, person, conflict, combatant) |
| entry(noun, person, effort) |
| man-at-arms(noun, combatant, fighter) |
| mercenary(noun, combatant, fighter) |
| opposite(noun, opponent, enemy) |
| aspirant(noun, person, opposition, job, dream) |
| bidder(noun, opposition, job, rival, enemy) |
| participant(noun, application, submission, entry, contestant) |