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provoker(noun, attack, aggressive, assail)
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adversary(noun, assault, jab, assailant, intruder)
2
affronter(noun, assault, jab, assailant, intruder)
2
insulter(noun, assault, jab, assailant, intruder)
2
lackey(noun, violent, ward, protege)
2
minion(noun, violent, ward, protege)
2
naysayer(noun, assault, jab, assailant, intruder)
2
nurseling(noun, violent, ward, protege)
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nursling(noun, violent, ward, protege)
2
objicient(noun, assault, jab, assailant, intruder)
2
offender(noun, assault, jab, assailant, intruder)
2
oppositionist(noun, assault, jab, assailant, intruder)
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placeman(noun, violent, ward, protege)
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protege(noun, person, threaten, attacker, ward)
2
pupil(noun, violent, ward, protege)
2
puppet(noun, violent, ward, protege)
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stooge(noun, violent, ward, protege)
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toady(noun, violent, ward, protege)
2
violator(noun, person, threaten, attacker, ward)
2
wrong-doer(noun, assault, jab, assailant, intruder)
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