6
extremist(noun, adjective, radical, thorough, rebel)
6
fanatic(noun, interest, radical, rebel, progressive)
6
mercenary(noun, tough, opponent, champion, combatant)
6
pugilist(noun, tough, opponent, champion, combatant)
6
soldier(noun, tough, opponent, champion, combatant)
6
zealot(noun, radical, fanatic, enthusiast, extremist)
5
adversary(noun, combatant, fighter)
5
antagonistic(adjective, sharp, nasty, cross, energetic)
5
assailant(noun, combatant, fighter)
5
competitive(adjective, mean, nasty, unfriendly, hateful)
5
foe(noun, combatant, fighter)
5
man-at-arms(noun, combatant, fighter)
5
opponent(noun, combatant, fighter)
5
tough(noun, adjective, smart, energetic, vigorous)
5
unpeaceful(adjective, warfare)
4
energetic(adjective, tough, smart, violent, vigorous)
4
ferocious(adjective, hostile, belligerent, quarrelsome)
4
fierce(adjective, nasty, determined, hostile, spirited)
4
forcible(adjective, powerful, aggressive)
4
protestor(noun, objector, terrorist)
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