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RIVALROUS Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word rivalrous. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word rivalrous. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for RIVALROUS

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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

combative

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits

• striving to overcome in argument

• having or showing a ready disposition to fight

competitive

adjective

adj

adjective

• involving competition or competitiveness

adjective satellite

• subscribing to capitalistic competition

• showing a fighting disposition

conflicting

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• in disagreement

• on bad terms

contentious

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits

• involving or likely to cause controversy

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

emulous

adjective

adj

adjective

• characterized by or arising from emulation or imitation

adjective satellite

• eager to surpass others

Alternatives for ANTAGONISTIC

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