Words Like CONTEND

We have put together a list of words that are similar to CONTEND.

52 Alternative Words Similar to contend

1 Postulate Verb      Synonym Words Like Postulate
2 Argue Verb      Synonym Words Like Argue
3 Debate Verb      Synonym Words Like Debate
4 Fence Verb      Synonym Words Like Fence
5 Contest Verb      Synonym Words Like Contest
6 Repugn Verb      Synonym Words Like Repugn
7 Cope Verb      Synonym Words Like Cope
8 Grapple Verb      Synonym Words Like Grapple
9 Deal Verb      Synonym Words Like Deal
10 Manage Verb      Synonym Words Like Manage
11 Compete Verb      Synonym Words Like Compete
12 Vie Verb      Synonym Words Like Vie
13 Fight Verb      Synonym Words Like Fight
14 Struggle Verb      Synonym Words Like Struggle
15 Act Verb      Synonym Words Like Act
16 Claim Verb      Synonym Words Like Claim
17 Converse Verb      Synonym Words Like Converse
18 Discourse Verb      Synonym Words Like Discourse
19 Move Verb      Synonym Words Like Move
20 Oppose Verb      Synonym Words Like Oppose
21 Contended Verb-intransitive      Form Words Like Contended
22 Dispute Verb-intransitive      Synonym Words Like Dispute
23 Quarrel Verb-intransitive      Synonym Words Like Quarrel
24 Meet Verb      Hyponym Words Like Meet
25 Cut Verb      Hyponym Words Like Cut
26 Match Verb      Hyponym Words Like Match
27 Challenge Verb      Hyponym Words Like Challenge
28 Gainsay Verb      Hyponym Words Like Gainsay
29 Scrap Verb      Hyponym Words Like Scrap
30 Altercate Verb      Hyponym Words Like Altercate
31 Stickle Verb      Hyponym
32 Argufy Verb      Hyponym Words Like Argufy
33 Emulate Verb      Hyponym Words Like Emulate
34 Play Verb      Hyponym Words Like Play
35 Equal Verb      Hyponym Words Like Equal
36 Run Verb      Hyponym Words Like Run
37 Race Verb      Hyponym Words Like Race
38 Touch Verb      Hyponym Words Like Touch
39 Wage Verb      Hyponym Words Like Wage
40 Engage Verb      Hyponym Words Like Engage
41 Combat Verb      Hyponym Words Like Combat
42 Chickenfight Verb      Hyponym
43 Duel Verb      Hyponym
44 Feud Verb      Hyponym Words Like Feud
45 Skirmish Verb      Hyponym Words Like Skirmish
46 Battle Verb      Hyponym Words Like Battle
47 Assail Verb      Hyponym Words Like Assail
48 Attack Verb      Hyponym Words Like Attack
49 Defend Verb      Hyponym Words Like Defend
50 Settle Verb      Hyponym Words Like Settle
51 Tourney Verb      Hyponym Words Like Tourney
52 Tug Verb      Hyponym Words Like Tug

3 examples of contend

1 They made do on half a loaf of bread every day
2 Militant groups are contending for control of the country
3 Siblings are always fighting

10 definitions of contend

1 To strive in opposition; to contest; to dispute; to vie; to quarrel; to fight.
2 To struggle or exert one's self to obtain or retain possession of, or to defend.
3 To strive in debate; to engage in discussion; to dispute; to argue.
4 To struggle for; to contest.
5 come to terms with
6 to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
7 have an argument about something
8 compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
9 be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
10 maintain or assert
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