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COMPETITIONS Synonyms

There are 21 synonyms of the word competitions. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word competitions. (close relations)
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contest
verb, nounv, n
noun

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

• a struggle between rivals

verb

• to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation

rivalry
nounn
noun

• the act of competing as for profit or a prize

bout
verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n
noun

• (sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive

• a period of illness

• a contest or fight (especially between boxers or wrestlers)

• an occasion for excessive eating or drinking

challenge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a demanding or stimulating situation

• a call to engage in a contest or fight

• questioning a statement and demanding an explanation

• a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror

• a demand by a sentry for a password or identification

verb

• take exception to

• issue a challenge to

• ask for identification

• raise a formal objection in a court of law

clash
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a loud resonant repeating noise

• a state of conflict between persons

• a state of conflict between colors

• a minor short-term fight

verb

• crash together with violent impact

• be incompatible; be or come into conflict

• disagree violently

duel
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor

• any struggle between two skillful opponents (individuals or groups)

verb

• fight a duel, as over one's honor or a woman

encounter
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a minor short-term fight

• a casual or unexpected convergence

• a casual meeting with a person or thing

• a hostile disagreement face-to-face

verb

• come together

• come upon, as if by accident; meet with

• be beset by

• experience as a reaction

• contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle

event
nounn
noun

• something that happens at a given place and time

• a special set of circumstances

• a phenomenon located at a single point in space-time; the fundamental observational entity in relativity theory

• a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

game
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a contest with rules to determine a winner

• a single play of a sport or other contest

• an amusement or pastime

• animal hunted for food or sport

• (tennis) a division of play during which one player serves

• (games) the score at a particular point or the score needed to win

• the flesh of wild animals that is used for food

• a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

• the game equipment needed in order to play a particular game

• your occupation or line of work

• frivolous or trifling behavior

adjective satellite

• disabled in the feet or legs

• willing to face danger

verb

• place a bet on

match
verb, nounv, n
noun

• lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction

• a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete

• a burning piece of wood or cardboard

• an exact duplicate

• the score needed to win a match

• a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect

• a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

• a pair of people who live together

• something that resembles or harmonizes with

verb

• be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

• provide funds complementary to

• bring two objects, ideas, or people together

• be equal to in quality or ability

• make correspond or harmonize

• give or join in marriage

• set into opposition or rivalry

• be equal or harmonize

• make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching

race
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• any competition

• a contest of speed

• people who are believed to belong to the same genetic stock

• (biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species

• the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller

• a canal for a current of water

verb

• move hurridly

• compete in a race

• to work as fast as possible towards a goal, sometimes in competition with others

• cause to move fast or to rush or race

scrimmage
nounn
noun

• (American football) practice play between a football team's squads

• a noisy riotous fight

verb

• practice playing (a sport)

showdown
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a hostile disagreement face-to-face

strife
nounn
noun

• lack of agreement or harmony

• bitter conflict; heated often violent dissension

tournament
nounn
noun

• a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner

• a series of jousts between knights contesting for a prize

trial
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of testing something

• trying something to find out about it

• the act of undergoing testing

• (law) the determination of a person's innocence or guilt by due process of law

• (sports) a preliminary competition to determine qualifications

• an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event

challenger
nounn
noun

• the contestant you hope to defeat

competitor
nounn
noun

• the contestant you hope to defeat

contender
nounn
noun

• the contestant you hope to defeat

contention
nounn
noun

• a point asserted as part of an argument

• a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

• the act of competing as for profit or a prize

Best Hypernyms For COMPETITIONS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for competitions, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
contestant battles challenges championships contests events games matches races tournaments trials
Phrases (3)
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