rivalry vs strife

rivalry

noun
  • An ongoing relationship between (usually two) rivals who compete for superiority. 

  • The characteristic of being a rivalrous good, such that it can be consumed or used by only one person at a time. 

  • Any competition between two or more things or factors. 

strife

noun
  • Exertion or contention for superiority, either by physical or intellectual means. 

  • A trouble of any kind. 

  • Striving; earnest endeavor; hard work. 

  • Bitter conflict, sometimes violent. 

How often have the words rivalry and strife occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )