rivalmance

noun, verb — 2 senses

rivalmance

noun

Etymology From rival + -mance.

1

A romance with a character with whom the player has an antagonistic relationship in Dragon Age II.

Dragon Age fandom slang

  • Yes, Anders' rivalmance is cruel. I never did it, and I don't plan it (I simply can't imagine).2017 December 17, CaiusGermanicus, Reddit:
  • I actually like the unhealthy aspects of the rivalmances (and some of the romances) in DA.2018 February 21, wardsarefunctioning, Reddit:
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  • I preferred the friendmance with Fenris personally, but like with Isabela, the rivalmance is also pretty good.2019 February 24, KvonLiechtenstein, Reddit:

rivalmance

verb

Etymology From rival + -mance.

1

To romance a character in this manner in Dragon Age II.

Dragon Age fandom slang

  • And finally I would rivalmance Anders by being a hypocritical mage that supported the templars.2017 December 17, IntoTheCosmo, Reddit:
  • I love rivalmancing Anders and Fenris. Brings a lot of tension that I find really sexy lol.2019 May 10, [deleted user account], Reddit:
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  • i wanted to rivalmance Merrill once but that would cause my heart to explode.2022 August 28, Vlad_Dracul89, Reddit:

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