ATHLETIC GAME Synonyms
There are 12 hypernyms of the phrase athletic game. (close relations)
athletic
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| athletics | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition • a contest between athletes • participation in sports events as an extracurricular activity | ||||||
| bout | verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n | |||||
noun • (sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive • a period of illness • a contest or fight (especially between boxers or wrestlers) • an occasion for excessive eating or drinking | ||||||
| championship | nounn | |||||
noun • the status of being a champion • a competition at which a champion is chosen • the act of providing approval and support | ||||||
| competition | nounn | |||||
noun • a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers • an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants • the act of competing as for profit or a prize • the contestant you hope to defeat | ||||||
| contest | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants • a struggle between rivals verb • to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation | ||||||
| encounter | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a minor short-term fight • a casual or unexpected convergence • a casual meeting with a person or thing • a hostile disagreement face-to-face verb • come together • come upon, as if by accident; meet with • be beset by • experience as a reaction • contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle | ||||||
| event | nounn | |||||
noun • something that happens at a given place and time • a special set of circumstances • a phenomenon located at a single point in space-time; the fundamental observational entity in relativity theory • a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon | ||||||
| fixture | nounn | |||||
noun • an object firmly fixed in place (especially in a household) • a regular patron • the quality of being fixed in place as by some firm attachment • the act of putting something in working order again | ||||||
| game | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a contest with rules to determine a winner • a single play of a sport or other contest • an amusement or pastime • animal hunted for food or sport • (tennis) a division of play during which one player serves • (games) the score at a particular point or the score needed to win • the flesh of wild animals that is used for food • a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal) • the game equipment needed in order to play a particular game • your occupation or line of work • frivolous or trifling behavior adjective satellite • disabled in the feet or legs • willing to face danger verb • place a bet on | ||||||
| match | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction • a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete • a burning piece of wood or cardboard • an exact duplicate • the score needed to win a match • a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect • a person who is of equal standing with another in a group • a pair of people who live together • something that resembles or harmonizes with verb • be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics • provide funds complementary to • bring two objects, ideas, or people together • be equal to in quality or ability • make correspond or harmonize • give or join in marriage • set into opposition or rivalry • be equal or harmonize • make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching | ||||||
| meet | verbv | |||||
noun • a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held adjective satellite • being precisely fitting and right verb • come together • get together socially or for a specific purpose • be adjacent or come together • fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condition or restriction • collect in one place • get to know; get acquainted with • meet by design; be present at the arrival of • contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle • experience as a reaction • undergo or suffer • be in direct physical contact with; make contact | ||||||
| race | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • any competition • a contest of speed • people who are believed to belong to the same genetic stock • (biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species • the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller • a canal for a current of water verb • move hurridly • compete in a race • to work as fast as possible towards a goal, sometimes in competition with others • cause to move fast or to rush or race | ||||||
| scrimmage | nounn | |||||
noun • (American football) practice play between a football team's squads • a noisy riotous fight verb • practice playing (a sport) | ||||||
| sport | nounn | |||||
noun • an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition • the occupation of athletes who compete for pay • (Maine colloquial) a temporary summer resident of Maine • a person known for the way she (or he) behaves when teased or defeated or subjected to trying circumstances • someone who engages in sports • (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration • verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously) verb • wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner • play boisterously | ||||||
| tournament | nounn | |||||
noun • a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner • a series of jousts between knights contesting for a prize | ||||||
