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rival

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of rival

1 one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value
  • a design that is a rival to any produced by a professional graphic artist
Synonyms of rival

coequal, coordinate, counterpart, equal, equivalent, fellow, like, match, parallel, peer
Words Related to rival

analogue (or analog)

double, half, mate, twin

associate, colleague, companion, copartner, partner

competitor
2 one that takes a position opposite another in a competition or conflict
  • the boxer's toughest rival thus far
Synonyms of rival

adversary, antagonist, foe, opponent
Words Related to rival

equal, match

enemy

archenemy, nemesis

competitor, contestant

assailant, attacker, combatant
Near Antonyms of rival

accomplice, ally, confederate, partner

advocate, champion, exponent, proponent, supporter, sympathizer
3 one who strives for the same thing as another
  • the four cities that are the top rivals for the site of the next Olympic Games
Synonyms of rival

challenger, competition, competitor, contender, contestant, corrival
Words Related to rival

archrival

finalist, semifinalist

also-ran, entrant, entry, player

adversary, antagonist, opponent
Antonyms of rival

noncompetitor

rival

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of rival

to engage in a contest
  • two longtime friends who have rivaled for the same things at every stage of their lives
Synonyms of rival

battle, compete, contend, face off, fight, race, vie
Words Related to rival

challenge, engage, play

jockey, jostle, maneuver

go out, try out

train, work

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