contest synonyms

contest

n.

  1. A competition

    trial, match, game; see competition 1, 2.

  2. A conflict

    engagement, controversy, struggle; see battle 1, 2, dispute, fight 1. See syn. study at fight.

contest

v.

  1. To oppose

    dispute, challenge, question, stand up for the other side; see argue 1, oppose 1.

  2. To fight

    contend, battle, defend, struggle, wrangle, altercate, conflict, quarrel, brawl, scuffle, feud, attack, strike, tilt, have a run-in with*, take on*, take on all comers*; see also dare 2, fight 2.

    Antonyms concede, rest*, shake hands.

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