Challenger
Challenger noun - One who strives for the same thing as another.
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Synonyms for Challenger
Runner-up and challenger are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Runner-up" instead a noun "Challenger".
Runner-up
Runner-up noun - The competitor who finishes second.
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Synonyms for Runner-up
Challenger and runner-up are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Challenger" instead a noun phrase "Runner-up".
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Related pairs
- hero and challenger
- hero and runner-up
- backer and challenger
- backer and runner-up
- supporter and challenger
- supporter and runner-up
- rival and challenger
- rival and runner-up
- competitor and challenger
- competitor and runner-up
- contestant and challenger
- contestant and runner-up
- competition and challenger
- competition and runner-up
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