Sports Rivalries

5 words in this vocabulary list

clashing nemesis rival turncoat adversaries

clashing

verb engage in a physical conflict or argument

adjective conflicting or contrasting in a noticeable or striking way

  • The clashing of opposing ideologies led to heated debates within the political party.
  • The clashing between the two teams resulted in a lot of tension on the field.
  • Their clashing personalities made it hard for them to get along.
  • The clashing colors in the painting created a dynamic and vibrant composition.

nemesis

noun a downfall caused by an inescapable agent

  • The detective considered the criminal to be his nemesis in the ongoing investigation.
  • I swear, that guy at work is my nemesis - he always tries to one-up me.
  • I can't stand that girl, she's like my high school nemesis all over again.
  • Procrastination is my biggest nemesis when it comes to productivity.

rival

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.

turncoat

noun a person who deserts one party or cause in order to join an opposing one

adjective relating to or characteristic of a turncoat

  • The turncoat betrayed his comrades by switching sides during the war.
  • I can't believe she's such a turncoat, she was just praising us yesterday.
  • Don't trust him, he's a total turncoat.
  • Her sudden change of heart made her seem like a turncoat in the eyes of her friends.

adversaries

noun a person, group, or force that opposes or attacks; opponent; enemy; foe

  • The company's legal team is prepared to handle any challenges posed by their adversaries in court.
  • We're not worried about our adversaries, we've got this.
  • Those adversaries don't stand a chance against us.
  • In the game of chess, the king must always be protected from the attacks of its adversaries.