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- pronunciation:
- raI
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| inflections: |
rivalries |
| definition 1: |
the act, relation, or condition of a rival or rivals; competition.
The rivalry between the two gangs resulted in a number of deaths last year.- synonyms:
- battle, clash, combat, competition, conflict, contention, contest, duel, fight, one-upmanship, opposition, race, struggle, vying, war
- similar words:
- antagonism, enmity, hostility
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| definition 2: |
an instance of competing.
- synonyms:
- battle, competition, contest
- similar words:
- bout, clash, contention, duel, engagement, event, fight, joust, match, race, skirmish, tussle, war
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| related words: |
antagonism, contest |
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| derivation: |
rivalrous (adj.) |
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