rivalry
noun, plural ri·val·ries.
Origin of rivalry
Synonyms for rivalry
Related Words for rivalry
fight, duel, clash, antagonism, contest, jealousy, strife, race, struggle, encounter, event, conflict, tug-of-war, matchup, sport, engagement, tournament, game, emulation, oppositionExamples from the Web for rivalry
Contemporary Examples of rivalry
Making this scenario more complicated is the rivalry between al Qaeda and ISIS.
For coinosseuers of literature, the sagas stories of family struggles, rivalry, and conflict rank with Homer and Shakespeare.
These relationships were rarely easy, and often colored by rivalry and resentment.
The bitter rivalry is about as bitter as any rivalry involving Canada can be.
Sean Hannity versus Michael Savage—these two conservative radio hosts have recently ratchet up their rivalry.
Historical Examples of rivalry
Then their rivalry shall be not a curse, but a blessing to this land of England.
Micah ClarkeArthur Conan Doyle
He could have no fear of such a rivalry, however unpleasant at the moment!
Salted With FireGeorge MacDonald
Well, I'll relieve your lordship, as you have relieved me, from all fear of rivalry.
By the good people that taught you to think our rivalry blood-red.
PoemsWilliam D. Howells
It was because he who commanded the vessel was so superior as to find in her no rivalry.
The Pirate and The Three CuttersFrederick Marryat