1. (noun)contest, competition an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants Synonyms: competition, competitor, contender, rival, rivalry, contention, challenger, contest
2. (verb)contest a struggle between rivals Synonyms: competition
3. (verb)contest, contend, repugn to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation Synonyms: fence, fight, make do, deal, vie, manage, compete, struggle, debate, argue, repugn, postulate, grapple, contend, cope, make out, get by, contest
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'contest'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. contest Conflict is a general word which describes opponents, whether individuals or hosts, as dashed together. One continuous conflict between entire armies is a battle. Another battle may be fought Synonyms: battle, action, combat, encounter, passage of arms, affair, conflict, engagement, skirmish, bout, contest, fight, strife Antonyms: armistice, concord, peace, suspension of hostilities, truce
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