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fighters

NOUN
person engaged in hostile encounter
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assailant boxer champion combatant mercenary militant opponent soldier tanker warlord warrior
STRONG
GI aggressor antagonist battler belligerent brawler bruiser bully competitor contender contestant disputant duelist gladiator heavy pugilist rival scrapper slugger wildcat
WEAK
jouster person-at-arms punching bag serviceperson
Antonyms
WEAK
peacemaker

Example Sentences

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Since 2012, Mali has faced a deep security crisis fuelled in particular by violence from fighters affiliated with Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group, as well as local criminal gangs and pro-independence groups.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

"I went up against one of the greatest fighters of this generation and I'm glad I have the experience of sharing the ring with him twice."

From BBC • May 7, 2026

One Ukrainian soldier told the BBC that Ukraine had used mines to prevent Russia from delivering weapons to its fighters positioned inside the city.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

America’s war fighters will always be our advantage.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

“Larisa, wake up, what are you doing? There are no fighters; these are the searchlights!” said Vera.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein