Cryptic crossword clue
Chooses to entertain person in extreme pain with matches 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word OPPONENTS

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What does OPPONENTS mean?

OPPONENTS noun
  1. One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.

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