Defiance and Rivalry

Defiance

Defiance noun - Refusal to obey.

Rivalry and defiance are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rivalry" instead a noun "Defiance".

Nearby Words: defiant, defied, defiantly

Rivalry

Rivalry noun - An earnest effort for superiority or victory over another.
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Synonyms for Rivalry

Defiance and rivalry are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defiance" instead a noun "Rivalry".

Nearby Word: rival

How words are described

full full defiance full rivalry
notable notable defiance notable rivalry
usual usual defiance usual rivalry
true true defiance true rivalry
Other adjectives: actual, constant, great, persistent, possible, perceived.
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