Beat
Beat verb - To strike repeatedly.
Rival
Rival verb - To engage in a contest.
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| fellow | fellow beat | fellow rival |
| old | old beat | old rival |
| good | good beat | good rival |
| best | best beat | best rival |
| Other adjectives: original, strong, powerful, actual, serious, bad, main, major, last, recurring, aforementioned, iconic. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- Turns Red: The final boss in Rushing Beat/Rival Turf turns red a few times throughout the battle if you damaged him enough.
Source: Video Game / Rushing Beat -
Two blocks from her home, Lamar is instead intercepted by members of a rival gang who predictably beat him senseless for his trouble.
Source: Music / good kid, m.A.A.d city -
Advice and Trust: Since they met Asuka always regarded Shinji as her rival, a challenge to beat, the one could best her.
Source: The Rival
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