Synonyms for

Challenger

Verb / ˈtʃælʌndʒɜ: / / ˈtʃælɪndʒɜ: / Another word for challenger — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person or thing that competes or fights against another.

Synonyms & similar words

rival competition contender competitor competitor contender rival opponent adversary opposer foe combatant antagonist enemy champ fighter contestant challenger opposition

Synonyms by register

Formal

contestant competitor aspirant rival

Informal

competitor rival contender opponent

Literary

antagonist adversary foe

Antonyms

defender champion protector incumbent titleholder opponent

Common collocations

  • strong challenger
  • leading challenger
  • challenger bank
  • challenger brand
  • challenger appears
  • challenger emerges
  • challenger is
  • challenger faces

Word family

noun challenger
verb challenge
adjective challenging

Usage note

While 'challenger' often implies a direct competitor, it can also refer to a new entity entering a market, as in 'challenger bank'.

Example sentences

  1. The challenger in the race was determined to win.
  2. The challenger for the title was a strong opponent.
  3. The challenger in the debate presented compelling arguments.
  4. The challenger in the game played well but still lost.
  5. The challenger in the election was a newcomer to politics.

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