Aversion and Rivalry

Aversion

Aversion noun - A dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness.

Rivalry and aversion are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rivalry" instead a noun "Aversion".

Nearby Words: avert, averse, aversely

Rivalry

Rivalry noun - An earnest effort for superiority or victory over another.
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Synonyms for Rivalry

Aversion and rivalry are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Aversion" instead a noun "Rivalry".

Nearby Word: rival

How words are described

good good aversion good rivalry
full full aversion full rivalry
notable notable aversion notable rivalry
particular particular aversion particular rivalry
Other adjectives: similar, natural, genuine, deep, small, strong, actual, real, big, great, intense, huge, slight, famous, major, possible, minor, biggest.

Both words in one sentence

  • Literature / The Death Gate Cycle The one aversion is the world of Chelestra, where interspecies rivalry amongst the mensch is strong... but their commitment towards alliance and peaceful coexistence is stronger.
  • Literature / Mansfield Park Sibling Rivalry: Prominent with Maria and Julia, but noticeably averted (with the aversion lampshaded) with Fanny and William, who are best friends their entire lives and have nothing but good things to say about each other.
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