Academic Debates

verb to express strong disapproval or protest

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• The professor began to fulminate against the government's decision to cut funding for education.
• She loves to fulminate against her noisy neighbors whenever they throw a party.
• The fans fulminated against the referee's controversial call during the game.
• The activist fulminated against the injustices of society, calling for change and reform.

noun a person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field of activity

verb compete with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field of activity

• The company faced tough competition from its rival in the market.
• My rival in the tennis match was really good.
• I can't stand that guy, he's my rival in everything.
• Fear can be seen as a rival that holds us back from achieving our goals.