power competition

noun
UK /ˈpaʊə ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/
US /ˈpaʊər ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/

A power competition is when people try to see who is strongest or who is in charge.

The two teams had a power competition to see who could pull the rope the hardest.

SYNONYMS

strength contesttug-of-warshowdownrivalrycontest of strength

RELATED WORDS

powercompetitionstrengthcontestrivalry

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A struggle between countries or groups to have more control or influence.

The power competition between the two nations lasted for years.

3. A game or event where people test how strong they are.

At the fair, there was a power competition to lift heavy stones.

4. When two people or teams both want to be the leader.

The power competition in the club made everyone argue about who should be captain.