Challenge
Rivals
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Sister trope to Compete for the Maiden's Hand, where the challenge is imposed by one or more of the suitors against his rivals instead of by either the maiden or her guardian(s).
Source: Engagement Challenge -
A new challenge to his authority soon emerges in the form of up-and-coming gang boss Big Boy Caprice (Al Pacino), who unites all his former rivals into a citywide gangland coalition.
Source: Film / Dick Tracy -
Amputation of limbs and severing of noses was popular, but castration served the double whammy of ensuring that your rivals could not produce heirs to challenge your rule.
Source: What the Hell, Player?
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