contest Synonyms

contend controvert strife competition conflict debate struggle battle combat oppose altercation argue litigate dispute encounter vendetta velitation tourney tussle vying vie foursome controvesy to dispute wrestle wrangle wrangling withstand withsay warre warfare war take part tilt scrummage scrimmage run rivalry resist repugn rencontre reluctate scuffle set-to shock sweepstakes sue strive striving squabbling