3
inimical(adjective, hostile, counter, different, antagonistic)
3
jouster(noun, combatant)
3
measure up(expression, make, meet, draw, total)
3
opposer(noun, match, opposition, opponent, enemy)
3
opposite number(noun, expression, person, opponent, enemy)
3
oppositional(adjective, hostile, antagonistic, contrary, adverse)
3
other side(noun, expression, idiom, opposition, agent)
3
outshine(verb, surpass, repute)
3
partake(verb, oppose, match, equal, resemble)
3
participant(noun, entry, competitor, contestant, candidate)
3
pretender(noun, contestant)
3
relate(verb, agree, parallel, outdo, emulate)
3
soldier(noun, bully, combatant)
3
struggle(verb, meet, oppose, play, fight)
3
tough(noun, combatant)
3
warrior(noun, tough, bully, combatant, competitor)
2
achieve(verb, meet, match, reach)
2
adverse(hostile, contrary, opposite, opposing, disparate)
2
advert
2
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