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contest

The word “contest” has 2 syllables: con-test

It's pronounced as /ˈkɑn.tɛst/

What is synonym and antonym for contest?

In the thesaurus, “contest” has 135 synonyms and 18 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for contest along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for contest

Antonyms for contest

Meanings of contest

  • noun
    1. Controversy; debate.
    2. Struggle for superiority; combat.
    3. A competition.
  • verb
    1. To contend.
    2. To call into question; to oppose.
    3. To strive earnestly to hold or maintain; to struggle to defend.
    4. To make a subject of litigation; to defend, as a suit; to dispute or resist, as a claim, by course of law.

Example Sentences

  • She won first prize in the art contest.
  • Students entered a writing contest at their school.
  • He decided to contest the election results in court.
  • Many chefs contest annually for the title of best pastry chef.
  • The company held a photo contest to promote its new product.

On this page you'll find 153 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to contest, such as: abide, accept, advocate, affray, altercation, argle-bargle, argument.

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