Antagonist
Antagonist noun - One that takes a position opposite another in a competition or conflict.
Usage example: his antagonist in the boxing match
Equal and antagonist are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Equal" instead a noun "Antagonist".
Equal
Equal noun - One that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value.
Antagonist and equal are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Antagonist" instead a noun "Equal".
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In actuality, Hopkins is onscreen for about 22 minutes, less time than Scott Glenn, who is billed third, and about equal with Ted Levine, billed fourth and the film's actual antagonist.
Source: Billing Displacement - Discord was one of the most popular antagonist, loved or loathed in equal measure, depending on who you ask.
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In all later episodes, he is either a Hero Antagonist to the Urpneys or a Deuteragonist of equal or lower prominence than Amberley.
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