Synonyms for rival Found 7 synonyms across 2 meanings for “rival”. the contestant you hope to defeat (noun) challengercompetitorcompetitioncontender be equal to in quality or ability (verb) equaltouchmatch Explore Related Words Rhymes with rivalSynonyms for challengerSynonyms for competitorSynonyms for competitionSynonyms for contenderSynonyms for equal Synonym Finder | Rhyme Finder | Poetry Editor