64 entries under adversary topic. ×

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opponent(noun, trouble, person, like, conflict)
41
antagonist(noun, trouble, person, like, opposition)
38
contestant(noun, animal, person, conflict, opposition)
37
rival(noun, trouble, person, like, conflict)
34
enemy(noun, trouble, person, opposition, curse)
33
contender(noun, person, conflict, opposition, job)
24
foe(noun, trouble, person, opposition, agent)
15
entrant(noun, person, opposition, job, application)
14
opposition(noun, person, agent, rebel, criminal)
13
assailant(noun, opposition, agent, villain, rebel)
11
challenger(noun, animal, person, sport, opposition)
8
disputant(noun, opposition, agent, villain, rebel)
8
player(noun, animal, person, sport, opposition)
6
candidate(noun, person, opposition, job, application)
5
emulator(noun, person, opposition, agent, villain)
5
archenemy(noun, opposition, agent, villain, rebel)
4
aspirant(noun, person, opposition, job, dream)
4
bidder(noun, opposition, job, rival, enemy)
3
attacker(noun, opposition, agent, villain, rebel)
3
opposer(noun, opposition, rival, opponent, enemy)
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