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Dueler

One who engages in a duel.

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Adversary 76% connected

One who is turned against another or others with a design to oppose or resist them; a member of an opposing or hostile party; an opponent; an antagon…

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Antagonist 76% connected

One who contends with another, especially in combat; an adversary; an opponent.

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Opponent 76% connected

Situated in front; opposite; hence, opposing; adverse; antagonistic.

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Opposer 76% connected

One who opposes; an opponent; an antagonist; an adversary.

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Resister 76% connected

One who resists.

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Duel 74% connected

A combat between two persons, fought with deadly weapons, by agreement. It usually arises from an injury done or an affront given by one to the other.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Duel 74% connected

A combat between two persons, fought with deadly weapons, by agreement. It usually arises from an injury done or an affront given by one to the other.

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Duelist 92% connected

One who fights in single combat.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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