male rivalry
Men vying dominantly
Male rivalry is competition between men, typically for status, mates, resources, or dominance.
The term often appears in evolutionary psychology and animal behavior contexts, but applies broadly to any competitive dynamic between males: The office was thick with male rivalry.
It can manifest as direct confrontation or subtle posturing, and may be friendly or hostile.
- competitionStruggle for supremacy
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
- testosteroneChief male sex hormone
- alphaFirst Greek letter
- top dogDominant leader
aggression · challenge · pissing contest · jealousy · territory · posturing · chest pounding · showdown · ego · combat · machismo · contender · pecking order · one-upmanship · locker room · chest-thumping · bravado · swagger
male rivalryfemale solidarity
Women's mutual alliance
sisterhood · women supporting women · sorority · female friendship
male rivalrymale bonding
Men forming close friendships
brotherhood · bromance · fraternity · band of brothers · camaraderie
male rivalryindifference
Lack of interest
apathy · detachment · disinterest · peaceful coexistence · neutrality
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