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Synonyms of tournament
a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize
- a golf tournament in which professionals compete against amateurs
Synonyms for tournament
- bout,
- competition,
- contest,
- event,
- game,
- match,
- matchup,
- meet,
- sweepstakes
- (also sweep-stake),
- tourney
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