Synonyms of face-off

face-off 1 of 2

noun

as in rivalry

an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another

the annual fall face-off between these traditional rivals is a big event for both football-mad colleges

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rivalry
• battle
• duel
• competition
• confrontation
• struggle
• warfare
• conflict
• contest
• contention
• match
• war
• showdown
• clash
• strife
• tug-of-war
• dogfight
• ball game
• combat
• sweepstakes
• sweep-stake
• grapple
• debate
• dispute
• nail-biter
• collision
• disputation
• quarrel
• friction
• horse race
• controversy
• discord
• argument
• disagreement
• row
• dissension
• dissention
• wrangle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• peace
• harmony
• concord

face off

2 of 2

verb

as in to compete

to engage in a contest

eager to face off with her longtime tennis rival

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compete
• contend
• race
• fight
• rival
• battle
• vie
• try out
• go out
• play
• challenge
• engage
• maneuver
• work
• jockey
• jostle
• train