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adversary challenger competition competitor contender opponent peer

antagonist bandit buddy contestant emulator entrant equal equivalent match

opposite number

ally helper

difference

associate cohort companion

emulate equal resemble

amount approach approximate compete contend contest correspond match meet near partake tie touch

bear comparison with come near to come up to compare with go after go for jockey for position measure up to rivalize scramble for seek to displace vie with

disconnect give up leave

aid assist cooperate help support