5
enemy(noun, combatant, fighter)
5
foe(noun, combatant, fighter)
5
man-at-arms(noun, combatant, fighter)
5
struggler(noun, combatant)
4
belligerent(tough, opponent, champion, combatant, mercenary)
4
disputant(tough, champion, combatant, mercenary, militant)
4
rival(noun, combatant)
4
warrior(noun, combatant, fighter)
3
bravo
3
quarreler(noun, combatant)
3
rioter(noun, combatant)
3
rough
3
swordsman(noun, combatant)
3
thug(noun, combatant)
3
tough(noun, combatant)
2
champion(tough, opponent, combatant, mercenary, militant)
2
contender
2
soldier(noun, tough, opponent, champion, combatant)
2
tilter
1
GI(tough, opponent, champion, mercenary, militant)
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