Vocabulary
Rivalry
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field.
Urdu meaning
دشمنی، ٹکر، رقابت
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- That is the Security Council`s responsibility but deadlock and rivalry between the big powers its five veto-wielding permanent members prevents the Council from acting.
- That statistic has led to some tall claims by commentators and Indian players, with skipper Suryakumar Yadav stating that a `rivalry` with Pakistan no longer existed.
- Winning their next two matches will take them there and perhaps give them a chance to show India that the rivalry is not done yet.
- India is also out of place in BRICS and SCO both of which have been impacted by the China-Russia strategic partnership, China-India rivalry, questions about Russia-India relations, and the American president`s policies.
- For middle powers such as India, Asean, GCC and Pakistan, a Europe with stronger military capabilities and an assertive foreign policy can open up new options for security partnerships beyond the US-China rivalry.
Synonyms
competitiveness, competition, contention, vying, opposition, conflict, struggle, strife,
Antonyms
cooperation, harmony, calm, peace, agreement, concord
Curator example
“there always has been intense rivalry between the clubs”
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