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jouster(tough, opponent, champion, combatant)
7
assailant(opposition, rival, opponent, champion)
7
bruiser(tough, opponent, champion, combatant)
7
competition(person, conflict, rival, opponent)
7
fighter(person, combatant)
6
candidate(person, opposition, job, application)
6
dissident
6
entry(person, effort)
6
mercenary(tough, opponent, champion, combatant)
6
protester
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dissenter
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man-at-arms(combatant, fighter)
5
objector
5
warrior(combatant, competitor, fighter)
4
aspirant(person, opposition, job, dream)
4
corrival(person, conflict, competitor)
4
opposition(match, rival, opponent, favorite)
4
scrapper
3
attacker(rival, opponent)
3
belligerent(tough, opponent, champion, mercenary)
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