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What is another word for Rivalry? – 145 Rivalry Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    competition contest opposition antagonism hostility enmity feud vendetta clash conflict dispute quarrel spat fight struggle emulation one-upmanship rivalry opposition challenger contender adversary opponent foe enemy nemesis rival competitor adversary antagonist foe challenger combatant opponent disputant contender challenger adversary nemesis opponent competitor enemy adversary antagonist.

    Meaning of Rivalry

    The state of being rivals, characterized by competition and often hostility.

    Definitions

    • The state of being rivals, typically characterized by competition and often hostility.
    • A person or entity that is competing with another for the same objective or in the same field.

    Etymology of Rivalry

    The word "rivalry" comes from the noun "rival", which originated from the Latin word "rivalis", meaning "of or pertaining to a brook or stream", and later came to mean "a person using the same stream or water source as another", thus implying competition or rivalry for the same resource.

    Example Uses

    • The rivalry between the two companies has led to significant innovations in the field.
    • The historic rivalry between the two sports teams has been a hallmark of the league for decades.
    • The rivalry between the two politicians has been intense, with each trying to outdo the other in public appearances and policy announcements.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    cooperation collaboration friendship alliance partnership harmony unity agreement concord accord amity peace tranquility calmness serenity conciliation reconciliation truce ceasefire armistice friendship amicability cordiality camaraderie solidarity cooperation mutualism symbiosis.

    Related Nouns

    competitor opponent adversary enemy foe nemesis challenger contender disputant combatant antagonist rival opponent adversary foe enemy nemesis competitor challenger contender opponent rival adversary antagonist opponent foe enemy.

    Related Verbs

    compete contend challenge oppose rival antagonize confront clash struggle fight dispute quarrel argue debate emulate outdo outshine surpass excel outclass outperform outrun outmaneuver.

    Related Adjectives

    competitive antagonistic hostile adversarial rival opposing contentious disputatious combative belligerent aggressive confrontational quarrelsome argumentative debative emulative one-up superior inferior equal uneven unfair biased.