contest

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/ˈkɒn.tɛst/ English

Definitions

noun

Controversy; debate.“no contest”
Struggle for superiority; combat.
A competition.“The child entered the spelling contest.”

verb

To contend.“I will contest for the open seat on the board.”
To call into question; to oppose.“The rival contested the dictator's re-election because of claims of voting irregularities.”
To strive earnestly to hold or maintain; to struggle to defend.“The troops contested every inch of ground.”
To make a subject of litigation; to defend, as a suit; to dispute or resist, as a claim, by course of law.

Related words

Synonyms

battle combat fight competition pageant controversy debate discussion call into question oppose compete contend go in for controvert repugn contestation dispute argue

Antonyms

Associated

broadcaster entries internally racecourse entry winner miss contestant song preceding placing

Rhymes

manifest crest detest distressed jest impressed acquiesced rest chest arrest

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