25 entries under opposition topic. ×

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candidate(noun, match, rival, enemy)
2
aspirant(noun, job, rival, enemy)
2
entrant(noun, job, rival, enemy)
1
adversary(noun, match, rival, favorite)
1
antagonist(noun, rival, favorite, enemy)
1
anti(noun, match, rival, opponent)
1
assailant(noun, match, rival, opponent)
1
bandit(noun, match, rival, opponent)
1
bidder(noun, job, rival, enemy)
1
challenger(noun, rival, favorite, enemy)
1
competitor(noun, job, rival, enemy)
1
con(noun, match, rival, opponent)
1
contestant(noun, job, rival, favorite)
1
counteragent(noun, match, rival, opponent)
1
disputant(noun, rival, enemy, competitor)
1
dissentient(noun, match, rival, opponent)
1
enemy(noun, match, rival, opponent)
1
foe(noun, match, rival, opponent)
1
litigant(noun, match, rival, opponent)
1
match(noun, rival, opponent, enemy)
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