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Neutral :: Neutral (a.) Not engaged on either side; not taking part with or assisting either of two or more contending parties; neuter; indifferent.

Debate :: Debate (v. i.) To contend in words; to dispute; hence, to deliberate; to consider; to discuss or examine different arguments in the mind; -- often followed by on or upon..

Race :: Race (v. t.) To cause to contend in a race; to drive at high speed; as, to race horses..

Controvert :: Controvert (v. t.) To make matter of controversy; to dispute or oppose by reasoning; to contend against in words or writings; to contest; to debate.

Contestingly :: Contestingly (adv.) In a contending manner.

Squid :: Squib (v. i.) To throw squibs; to utter sarcatic or severe reflections; to contend in petty dispute; as, to squib a little debate..

Vie :: Vie (v. i.) To strive for superiority; to contend; to use emulous effort, as in a race, contest, or competition..

Struggle :: Struggle (v. i.) To use great efforts; to labor hard; to strive; to contend forcibly; as, to struggle to save one's life; to struggle with the waves; to struggle with adversity..

Cope :: Cope (v. i.) To enter into or maintain a hostile contest; to struggle; to combat; especially, to strive or contend on equal terms or with success; to match; to equal; -- usually followed by with..

Battle :: Battle (n.) To join in battle; to contend in fight; as, to battle over theories..

Stickle :: Stickle (v. i.) To contend, contest, or altercate, esp. in a pertinacious manner on insufficient grounds..

Seguestration :: Seguestration (n.) The act of separating, or setting aside, a thing in controversy from the possession of both the parties that contend for it, to be delivered to the one adjudged entitled to it. It may be voluntary or involuntary..

Sequester :: Sequester (n.) A person with whom two or more contending parties deposit the subject matter of the controversy; one who mediates between two parties; a mediator; an umpire or referee.

Brigue :: Brigue (n.) To contend for; to canvass; to solicit.

Nolo Contendere :: Nolo contendere () A plea, by the defendant, in a criminal prosecution, which, without admitting guilt, subjects him to all the consequences of a plea of quilty..

Logomachist :: Logomachist (n.) One who contends about words.

Contend :: Contend (v. t.) To struggle for; to contest.

Debate :: Debate (v. t.) To contend for in words or arguments; to strive to maintain by reasoning; to dispute; to contest; to discuss; to argue for and against.

Contending :: Contending (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Conten.

Spar :: Spar (v. i.) To use the fists and arms scientifically in attack or defense; to contend or combat with the fists, as for exercise or amusement; to box..

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