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Another word for contest

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Noun

  1. A vying with others for victory or supremacy

    See also:

    conflict

  2. A trial of skill or ability

    See also:

    conflict

Verb

  1. To strive against (others) for victory

    See also:

    conflict

  2. To take a stand against

    See also:

    support

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Another word for contest

Noun

  1. A competition

    See also:

    competition

  2. A conflict

    See also:

    fight

    fight

    dispute

    battle

Verb

  1. To oppose

    See also:

    oppose

    argue

  2. To fight

    See also:

    fight

    dare

    Antonyms:
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Sentence Examples

  • None of us would win a beauty contest, would we?

  • What is this, a contest between you guys?

  • The contest and punishment of Marsyas were favourite subjects in Greek art, both painting and sculpture.

  • It was hard to say whether Alex was withholding facts so she couldn't contest his decisions or simply because he thought she did not need to know.

  • The period from 1790 to 1835 was marked by a prolonged contest between the eastern and the western counties.

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