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antagonist(noun, person, match, opposition)
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opponent(noun, person, match, opposition)
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adversary(noun, match, opposition, opponent)
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anti(noun, adjective, mean, nasty, opposition)
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con(noun, match, opposition, opponent)
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enemy(noun, match, opposition, opponent)
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match(noun, opposition, opponent, enemy)
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opposer(noun, opposition, opponent, enemy)
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aspirant(noun, match, opposition, opponent)
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assailant(noun, match, opposition, opponent)
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bandit(noun, opposition, opponent, enemy)
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bidder(noun, match, opposition, opponent)
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candidate(noun, match, opposition, opponent)
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challenger(noun, match, opposition, opponent)
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competitor(noun, opposition, opponent, enemy)
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contestant(noun, match, opposition, opponent)
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counteragent(noun, match, opposition, opponent)
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dark horse(noun, expression, match, opposition)
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disputant(noun, match, opposition, opponent)
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dissentient(noun, match, opposition, opponent)
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