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Synonyms of contest

15 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for contest is compete. Other synonyms of contest are contend and oppose. The opposite of contest is support.

Synonyms and similar words for contest

nounControversy; debate.

nounStruggle for superiority; combat.

nounA competition.

verbTo contend.

  • competeTo take part in a contest, game or similar event.
  • contendTo be in debate; to engage in discussion; to dispute; to argue.
  • go in for
  • joust

verbTo call into question; to oppose.

verbTo make a subject of litigation; to defend, as a suit; to dispute or resist, as a claim, by course...

Opposite of contest

verbTo call into question; to oppose.

Meaning of contest

  1. noun Controversy; debate.
  2. noun Struggle for superiority; combat.
  3. noun A competition.

Full definition of contest

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Questions about synonyms of contest

What is another word for contest?
Contest has 15 synonyms on Word.ws, such as compete, contend and oppose.
What is the opposite of contest?
The opposite of contest is support.
What does contest mean?
Contest means controversy; debate.

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