Battling
Rivalry
Rivalry noun - An earnest effort for superiority or victory over another.
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Synonyms for Rivalry
Battling and rivalry are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Battling" instead a noun "Rivalry".
Nearby Word: rival
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- Ash also develops a competitive rivalry with Alain, the protagonist of a side-story of the anime, who is interested in battling Ash and his Greninja's unique Super Mode.
Source: The Rival / Anime and Manga - Ash absolved his rivalry with Gary after defeating him at the climax of the Johto saga, which led to Gary stepping out of competitive battling altogether.
Source: Privileged Rival
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