rivalry
ongoing competition between parties
A situation where two or more people or groups compete strongly with each other for the same thing.
rivalry between [groups/people] for [something]
- There is fierce rivalry between the two tech companies in the smartphone market.
- Sibling rivalry often increases when parents compare their children to each other.
- The political rivalry between the candidates dominated the news for months.
- Their long-standing rivalry pushed both athletes to train harder.
- Commercial rivalry has led the brands to lower prices and improve quality.
- There is strong rivalry between the two football teams.
- The brothers have a lot of rivalry and always try to beat each other.
- Rivalry in the office can make people work harder.
- The rivalry between the two cities goes back many years.
- Because of rivalry, the companies keep changing their prices.
- Base: rivalry
- Plural: rivalries, rivalry
bitter rivalry
1very hostile competition
A strong and angry kind of competition where people or groups really dislike each other.
- A bitter rivalry developed between the two political parties.
- The bitter rivalry between the clubs sometimes leads to fights among fans.
- Years of bitter rivalry damaged any chance of cooperation between the companies.
fierce rivalry
1very intense competition
A very strong and serious kind of competition where each side tries very hard to win.
- There is fierce rivalry between the top fashion brands.
- Fierce rivalry pushed the athletes to break several records.
- The two schools have a fierce rivalry in basketball.
friendly rivalry
1good-natured competition
A kind of competition where people try to win but still like each other and do not become angry or hateful.
- There is a friendly rivalry between the two departments to see who can raise more money.
- Their friendly rivalry in class motivates both of them to study harder.
- Over time, their friendly rivalry turned into a strong friendship.
long-standing rivalry
1competition lasting many years
A rivalry that has continued for many years between the same people, groups, or teams.
- The two universities have a long-standing rivalry in sports and research.
- Their long-standing rivalry goes back to when they were teenagers.
- The long-standing rivalry between the companies began in the 1980s.
political rivalry
1competition in politics
Competition between politicians or parties, usually to win power or control in government.
- Political rivalry between the two leaders has slowed down important reforms.
- The scandal grew out of political rivalry within the ruling party.
- Local political rivalry often shapes how money is spent in the city.
professional rivalry
1competition in a career or job
Competition between people in the same job or field, as they try to be more successful than others.
- Professional rivalry between the two doctors made working together difficult.
- A little professional rivalry in the team can increase productivity.
- Their professional rivalry began when they both applied for the same promotion.
sibling rivalry
1competition between brothers and sisters
Competition and jealousy between brothers and sisters, often for their parents' attention or approval.
- Their parents tried to treat them equally to reduce sibling rivalry.
- Sibling rivalry can start when a new baby comes into the family.
- The counselor said a little sibling rivalry is normal as children grow up.
sibling rivalry
1competition between brothers and sisters
when brothers and sisters compete or fight a lot
- Sibling rivalry got worse when they started competing for the same spot on the team.
- A little sibling rivalry is normal, but constant fighting can be stressful for parents.
- The movie jokes about sibling rivalry without making it mean-spirited.