Synonyms for competition

Other words for “competition”, grouped by meaning.

We found 7 synonyms for “competition”. The most common are contest, contention, rivalry, rival, challenger.

noun an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

Synonymscontest

noun the act of competing as for profit or a prize

Synonymscontention rivalry

Oppositescooperation

noun the contestant you hope to defeat

Synonymsrival challenger competitor contender

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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