Challenger and Proponent

Challenger

Challenger noun - One who strives for the same thing as another.
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Proponent and challenger are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Proponent" instead a noun "Challenger".

Nearby Words: challenge, challenged, challenging

Proponent

Proponent noun - A person who actively supports or favors a cause.

Challenger and proponent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Challenger" instead a noun "Proponent".
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