Competition Synonyms

47 competition synonyms include rivalry, competitiveness, vying, contesting, opposition, contention, conflict, feuding, battling, and fighting. Competition is a noun, and its antonyms are cooperation and collaboration. Here are some additional synonyms for "competition" with example sentences.

Another word for Competition

47 other ways to say competition.

1. rivalry

  • war
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  • vying  
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  • struggling
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  • strife  
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  • rivalry  
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  • opposition
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  • keeping up with the Joneses  
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  • fighting  
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  • feuding  
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  • contesting  
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  • contention  
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  • conflict
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  • competitiveness  
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  • battling  
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2. contest

  • trials  
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  • tournament  
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  • stakes  
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  • round  
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  • race  
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  • quiz
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  • prize fight  
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  • meet
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  • match  
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  • heat  
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  • game  
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  • fixture  
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  • fight
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  • event
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  • encounter  
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  • contest  
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  • clash  
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  • bout  
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3. opposition

  • rivals  
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  • other team  
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  • other side  
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  • opposition
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  • opposing side  
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  • opposers  
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  • opponents  
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  • foe  
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  • field  
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  • fellow contenders  
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  • fellow competitors  
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  • enemy
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  • corrivals  
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  • challengers  
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  • adversaries  
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Use competition in a Sentence

Healthy competition drives innovation and improvement.

May the best team win the competition!

Prohibited substances are banned from the competition.

She performed well in the competition.

The competition was extremely intense.

We did well in the competition.

Years of competition led to deep acrimony.