3
challenger(noun, animal, sport, opposition, rival)
3
contrarian(noun, person, opposition, opponent, competitor)
3
favorite(noun, rival, competitor, participant, contender)
3
opposer(noun, match, opposition, rival, opponent)
3
opposite(noun, opponent)
3
quarreler(noun, combatant)
3
racer
3
rioter(noun, combatant)
3
runner(noun, person, job, competitor, participant)
3
struggler(noun, combatant)
3
swordsman(noun, combatant)
3
thug(noun, combatant)
3
tough(noun, combatant)
2
applicant
2
archenemy(noun, opponent)
2
athlete(noun, person)
2
contester(noun, competitor)
2
denier
2
emulator(rival, opponent, favorite, competitor, participant)
2
field
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