Tug-Of-War

Synonyms of tug-of-war

• struggle
• battle
• contest

Antonyms of tug-of-war

• harmony
• agreement
• cooperation

Collocations of tug-of-war

power struggle

Frequency: 70 %

The company's merger resulted in a power struggle between the two CEOs.

intense competition

Frequency: 60 %

The two rival teams engaged in an intense competition during the championship game.

strategic maneuvering

Frequency: 50 %

The political candidates engaged in strategic maneuvering to win over undecided voters.

emotional battle

Frequency: 45 %

The divorce proceedings turned into an emotional battle over custody of the children.

Idiomatic Expressions for tug-of-war

• Phrase: tug-of-war for attention
  Meaning: a situation where multiple individuals or groups are vying for someone's focus or recognition
  Usage: In a room full of people, there was a tug-of-war for the celebrity's attention.