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fighter

[fahy-ter] / ˈfaɪ tər /
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

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They claim he broke US arms-trafficking laws by training Chinese fighter pilots in South Africa between 2010 and 2012.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Despite their fears, his parents still hope to see Masie Nchama again -- a fighter he is said to have relieved at the front has confirmed he is still alive.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

The tower uses 33 colors across 300 panels, made from the same toughened plastic used for fighter jet windscreens.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

"Watkins is a fighter," the Villa manager said.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

They got separated from the fighter planes of another regiment that were supposed to escort them and provide them with protection from enemy fighters.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

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