Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with rivalry in American Collocation
strong
bitter
fierce
intense
The relationship between the firms is characterised by both cooperation and fierce rivalry.
friendly
friendly
good-natured
This is part of the good-natured rivalry that exists between Australia and New Zealand.
over unimportant things
petty
He describes the petty rivalries and bad reviews that marked his debut as an actor.
old
age-old
long-running
long-standing
It was the age-old rivalry between the two ancient universities.
between groups
factional
inter-departmental
internecine
inter-professional
sectarian
tribal
There were fears a referendum could inflame ethnic and sectarian rivalries.
and/ or
competition
conflict
hatred
jealousy
tension
There are rivalries and jealousies in every family.
start or continue a rivalry
continue
encourage
ignite
intensify
renew
resume
The match will renew an old sporting rivalry.
overcome rivalry
end
forget
overcome
settle
transcend
His two daughters have to overcome their own rivalry to rescue their father.