Synonyms of face-off

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face-off 1 of 2

noun

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• harmony
• peace
• concord

• harmony
• peace
• 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
• battle
• rival
• vie
• try out
• go out
• challenge
• play
• engage
• maneuver
• work
• jockey
• jostle
• train