rivalry

[rahy-vuhl-ree] / ˈraɪ vəl ri /

NOUN

competition

Synonyms

STRONGEST

antagonism clash conflict contest duel encounter event fight jealousy matchup race strife struggle tug-of-war

STRONG

bout candidacy emulation engagement game match opposition sport tournament

WEAK

athletic event one-on-one

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accord agreement calm harmony peace

Example Sentences

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"Farewell old friend x," Larry posted on his X account, brushing aside rumours of rivalry between the pair.

From Barron's

Ever since it has been England's turn on the rough end of the rivalry.

From BBC

Their own rivalry can get so heated that they are still arguing about a game that didn’t even happen.

From The Wall Street Journal

It entrenched a rivalry between the two families that would define the country's politics for decades.

From Barron's

He hopes easing geopolitical rivalries could boost the sport.

From Barron's