rivalry

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Noun rivalry has 1 sense

competition, contention, rivalry - the act of competing as for profit or a prize; "the teams were in fierce contention for first place"
--₁ is a kind of group action
--₁ has particulars: contest
Derived form: verb rival₂

Definitions from the Web

Rivalry

Noun:

1. A competition or contest between two individuals, teams, or organizations who strive to outdo or defeat each other.

Sample sentence:

The rivalry between the two football teams intensified as they battled for the championship title.

2. The state or condition of being in competition or contention with someone or something.

Sample sentence:

There has always been a fierce rivalry between the two companies in the tech industry.

3. A feeling of competition, animosity, or hostility between individuals or groups.

Sample sentence:

The deep-rooted rivalry between the neighboring countries caused political tensions and conflicts.

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