Contesting Synonyms and Antonyms

Argue, challenge
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. challenging
  2. opposing
  3. questioning
  4. traversing
  5. disputing
  6. resisting
  7. bucking
Antonyms:
  1. resigning
  2. allowing
  3. agreeing
To call into question and take an active stand against; dispute or challenge:
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. opposing

Contesting Sentence Examples

  • On the retirement of Pitt in 180r he resigned office, and after contesting Dover unsuccessfully he withdrew for a time into private life.

  • Three candidates will be contesting the seat, only one of whom is politically affiliated.

  • The BNP is contesting the by-election in Bridge ward, Redbridge, which takes place on 13 July.

  • This option may not be the right one if your spouse will be contesting the divorce.

  • However, you have far more options of contesting a purchase with eBay than you do a random Chinese website and the sellers know it.

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