💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "One upmanship"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| oneupmanshipnoun | Alternative spelling of one-upmanship. [The art or practice of successively outdoing a competitor.] |
| competitionnoun | (uncountable) The action of competing. |
| competitivenessnoun | The state of being competitive. |
| hypercompetitivenoun | Extremely competitive. |
| gamesmanshipnoun | The use of legal but unsporting tactics to gain an advantage over one’s opponent. |
| competitive | Of or pertaining to competition. |
| upstagingnoun | (theater, also figurative) A stealing of the spotlight, as (or as if) one performer eclipses another in the audience's attention. |
| superioritynoun | The state of being superior. |
| competitionsnoun | (uncountable) The action of competing. |
| competingverb | Being in the state of competition (often unintentionally). |
| competitively | In a competitive manner. |
| arms racenoun | A competition for military supremacy between two powers, especially for the most weapons and the best military technology. |
| sparring matchnoun | a practice or exhibition boxing match |
| rivalshipnoun | (fandom slang) A ship involving characters with an adversarial relationship. |
| duelingnoun | The act of taking part in a duel. |
| competitive advantagenoun | (economics, business) An attribute that allows a company or a person to outperform competitors. |
| counterpointingnoun | (music) A melody added to an existing one, especially one added to provide harmony whilst each retains its simultaneous identity; a composition consisting of such contrapuntal melodies. |
| mudslingingnoun | Casting aspersions with intent to discredit. |
| adversarial | Characteristic of, or in the manner of, an adversary; combative, hostile, opposed. |
| duellingnoun | Alternative spelling of dueling. [The act of taking part in a duel.] |
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