Rival
Rival noun - One that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value.
Supporting
Supporting adjective - Serving to give support to the truth or factualness of something.
Rival is an antonym for supporting.
Both words in one sentence
- Alexandra Cabot is a long-running supporting character in Josie and the Pussycats; she's Josie's wealthy rival and occasional ally.
Source: Names The Same / Cross Media - Yuri is Chaotic Good to the core, unafraid of breaking the law to do the right thing, and frequently gets into arguments with his best friend and rival; Flynn, who takes on the role of a Supporting Leader for much of the game.
Source: The Lancer / Video Games - However, it's quite clear that whatever moral indignation they have, they are also acting out of self-interest: they're worried about public shame, and they supporting the rival gang. Yakuza
Source: Film / Yakuza Graveyard
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