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champion(tough, opponent, mercenary, militant, bodyguard)
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claimant
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competitors
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con(noun, match, opposition, rival, opponent)
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contestants
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counteragent(noun, match, opposition, rival, opponent)
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cutup
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dark horse(noun, expression, opposition, job, rival)
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demonstrator
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dissentient(noun, match, opposition, rival, opponent)
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enforcer
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favorite son
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fencer
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feuder
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fighting
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fighting cock
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foil(noun, opponent)
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foilsman
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frisker
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frolicker
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