rivalry

ri·val·ry

noun \ˈrī-vəl-rē\

plural -ries

Definition of RIVALRY

: the act of rivaling : the state of being a rival : competition

Examples of RIVALRY

1. There is a bitter rivalry between the two groups.
2. a strong sense of rivalry

First Known Use of RIVALRY

1598

Related to RIVALRY

Synonyms: ball game, battle, combat, competition, conflict, confrontation, contention, dogfight, duel, face-off, grapple, match, contest, strife, struggle, sweepstakes (also sweep-stake), tug-of-war, war, warfare

Related Words: horse race, nail-biter; showdown; clash, collision, discord, friction; argument, controversy, debate, disagreement, disputation, dispute, dissension (also dissention), quarrel, row, wrangle

Near Antonyms: concord, harmony, peace

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