Challenge and Rival

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Challenge

Challenge verb - To demand proof of the truth or rightness of.
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Rival is a synonym for challenge in same topic. In some cases you can use "Rival" instead a verb "Challenge".
Nearby Words: challenged, challenging, challenger

Rival

Rival verb - To engage in a contest.
Usage example: two longtime friends who have rivaled for the same things at every stage of their lives
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Challenge is a synonym for rival in same topic. Sometimes you can use "Challenge" instead a verb "Rival".
Nearby Words: rivalry, rivaled, rivaling, rivalled

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How words are described

good good challenge good rival
specific specific challenge specific rival
direct direct challenge direct rival
certain certain challenge certain rival
Other adjectives: original, initial, true, legitimate, popular, actual, real, big, serious, main, personal, worthy, ultimate, new, major, final, official, primary, last, greatest, biggest.

Common collocations

character challenge character rival character
god challenge god rival god
machine challenge machine rival machine
villain challenge villain rival villain
Other words: anyone, wizard, opponent, superman, forces, warriors.

Both words in one sentence

  • It's more about the game/sport than who they play against, although they will usually be happy to have a worthy friendly rival who can challenge them and test their skills.
    Source: Challenge Seeker
  • Of course, this also makes said rival more of a challenge for the hero, which in turn makes the victory that much sweeter.
    Source: Privileged Rival
  • This Loser Is You If being possessed by Orochi, failing to beat his rival Kyo, and being forced to turn into a girl isn't enough proof, go play a challenge of Iori vs Homer in M.U.G.E.N.
    Source: This Loser Is You
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