Competitor
Competitor noun - One who strives for the same thing as another.
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Synonyms for Competitor
Enemy is a synonym for competitor in rival topic. In some cases you can use "Enemy" instead a noun "Competitor".
Enemy
Enemy noun - One that is hostile toward another.
Usage example: a beloved minister with no known enemies
Competitor is a synonym for enemy in foe topic. You can use "Competitor" instead a noun "Enemy", if it concerns topics such as someone hated or competed against.
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- rival and competitor
- rival and enemy
- opposition and competitor
- opposition and enemy
- contestant and competitor
- contestant and enemy
- invader and competitor
- invader and enemy
- assailant and competitor
- assailant and enemy
- attacker and competitor
- attacker and enemy
- antagonist and competitor
- antagonist and enemy
How words are described
| human | human competitor | human enemy |
| specific | specific competitor | specific enemy |
| regular | regular competitor | regular enemy |
| strong | strong competitor | strong enemy |
| Other adjectives: powerful, actual, real, tough, dangerous, main, new, major, former, fallen, mysterious, primary, worst, unknown, next, last, greatest, said, nearest, biggest, strongest, weakest. | ||
Both words in one sentence
- It was subverted because Kouji refused the offer and Big Bad King Vega killed the Emperor to impede that alliance and get rid of a possible enemy and competitor.
Source: Enemy Mine / Anime and Manga -
It was subverted because Kouji refused the offer and King Vega killed the Emperor to impede that alliance and get ridden of a possible enemy and competitor.
Source: Anime / UFO Robo Grendizer -
Enemy Mine: Two chefs might be working together on auctions to take out another competitor.
Source: Series / Cutthroat Kitchen
Cite this Source
Enemy and Competitor. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/competitor/enemy
Competitor & Enemy. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/competitor/enemy>.
Enemy or Competitor. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/competitor/enemy.
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