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Competitory

🔄 Synonyms of "Competitory"

8 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
combativeGiven to fighting; disposed to engage in combat; pugnacious.
agonistic(zoology, anthropology) Characterised by conflict or hostility.
emulousAmbitious or competitive.
contendingnouncontention
competitiveOf or pertaining to competition.
matchednoun(informal, uncountable, music) Ellipsis of matched grip. [(music) A method of holding drum sticks in which the stick is held the same way in both hands.]
agonistical(archaic) agonistic (of or relating to contests that were originally participated in by the Ancient Greeks).
rivalrousHaving a relationship of rivalry.

↔️ Antonyms of "Competitory"

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WordDefinition
noncompetitiveThat does not involve competition or rivalry.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Competitory"

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WordDefinition
competingBeing in the state of competition (often unintentionally).
competitiveOf or pertaining to competition.
rivalnounA competitor (person, team, company, etc.) with the same goal as another, or striving to attain the same thing. Defeating a rival may be a primary or necessary goal of a competitor.
rivalrousHaving a relationship of rivalry.
contendingnouncontention
combativeGiven to fighting; disposed to engage in combat; pugnacious.
emulousAmbitious or competitive.
agonistical(archaic) agonistic (of or relating to contests that were originally participated in by the Ancient Greeks).
agonistic(zoology, anthropology) Characterised by conflict or hostility.
matchednoun(informal, uncountable, music) Ellipsis of matched grip. [(music) A method of holding drum sticks in which the stick is held the same way in both hands.]
competitionalnounOf or pertaining to competition.
competetiveMisspelling of competitive. [Of or pertaining to competition.]
adversarialCharacteristic of, or in the manner of, an adversary; combative, hostile, opposed.
emulatorynounPertaining to emulation or rivalry.
conflictional(rare) Of, pertaining to, or characterized by conflict.
agonalnounOf or pertaining to struggle, competition or conflict; of or pertaining to an agon.
contentionalOf or relating to contention.
foelikeOf, like, or characteristic of a foe or enemy; adversarial.
warringnounThe act of engaging in war or conflict.
heteroantagonisticRelating to, or exhibiting heteroantagonism

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