rival synonyms

rival

modif.

competing, competitive, striving, combatant, emulating, vying, opposing, disputing, contesting, contending, conflicting, battling, antagonistic, equal.

Antonyms helpful*, cooperating*, assisting.

rival

n.

competitor, emulator, antagonist; see contestant, opponent 1.

rival

v.

equal, emulate, match, compare with, even off, approximate, near, come near to, approach, resemble, challenge, contend with, compete.

Antonyms cooperate*, aid*, be unequal.

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