gladiator

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Synonyms: radiator, graduator, gladiatory, gladiation, gladiate, gladiators

Antonyms: radiator, graduator, gladiatory, gladiation, gladiate, gladiators

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|Ancient Rome}} A person (professional or slave) who entertained the public by engaging in [[mortal combat]] with another, or with a wild [[animal]].
2. {{lb|en|by extension}} A [[disputant]] in a public [[controversy]] or [[debate]].
3. A [[professional]] [[boxer]].
4. {{syn of|en|heelwalker||Any of the order {{taxfmt|Mantophasmatodea|order}} of carnivorous, wingless [[insect]]s that superficially resemble a cross between [[praying mantis]]es and [[phasmid]]s.}}.

Verb

1. To [[fight]] as [[entertainment]] for others.
2. To compete in a public contest.
3. To [[debate]] or [[argue]].
4. To act [[aggressive]]ly toward others.

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