rivalry

Definition

  • noun: a state or situation in which people or groups are competing with each other
  • noun: the act of 'rivaling'
  • synonyms: competition, emulation

Examples

  • In our family there was plenty of 'sibling rivalry'. [=competition or jealousy between sisters and brothers]

  • There is a bitter/friendly 'rivalry' between the two groups.

  • a strong sense of 'rivalry'

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