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RIVALING Synonyms

7 synonyms for rivaling. (exact relations)
0 hypernym for rivaling. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for RIVALING

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antagonistic

adjective

adj

adjective

• arousing animosity or hostility

• used especially of drugs or muscles that counteract or neutralize each other's effect

adjective satellite

• indicating opposition or resistance

• characterized by antagonism or antipathy

• incapable of harmonious association

challenging

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• requiring full use of your abilities or resources

• stimulating interest or thought

• disturbingly provocative

opposing

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• characterized by active hostility

competing

verb, adjective

v, adj

verb

• compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

contending

verb, adjective

v, adj

verb

• maintain or assert

• have an argument about something

• to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation

• succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

• compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

• be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

rivalling

verb, adjective

v, adj

adjective

• as a rival in a competition

noun

• the contestant you hope to defeat

verb

• be equal to in quality or ability

• be the rival of, be in competition with

vying

verb

v

verb

• compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

Alternatives for ANTAGONISTIC

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