Rival Synonyms and Antonyms

rīvəl
Opposing
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. competing
  2. competitive
  3. antagonistic
  4. contesting
  5. striving
  6. combatant
  7. emulating
  8. vying
  9. opposing
  10. disputing
  11. contending
  12. conflicting
  13. battling
  14. equal
  15. rivalrous
Antonyms:
  1. assisting
  2. helpful
  3. associate
  4. cooperating
  5. supporting
To come near, as in quality or amount
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. equal
  2. approach
  3. approximate
  4. challenge
  5. match
  6. emulate
  7. compare with
  8. even off
  9. near
  10. come near to
  11. border on
  12. resemble
  13. contend with
  14. compete
  15. verge on
  16. touch
Antonyms:
  1. aid
  2. cooperate
  3. support
  4. assist
  5. be unequal
  6. help

Words Related to Rival

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. same
  2. conflict
  3. arch-rival
  4. backer
  5. archrival

Rival Sentence Examples

  • Let us consider some common phenomena in the light of these rival theories as to the nature of matter.

  • Raymond, then employed upon a rival journal.

  • The ancient rival of Venice, Genoa, was likewise far gone in decline.

  • He indignantly rebuked his rival's language and demeanour.

  • But after Yoritomos death the land became once more an armed camp, in which the rival barons discouraged travel beyond the limits of their own domains.

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