Definition of contest

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Contest (n.) Earnest dispute; strife in argument; controversy; debate; altercation.

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Contesting :: Contesting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Contes.
Rencounter :: Rencounter (n.) A meeting of two persons or bodies; a collision; especially, a meeting in opposition or contest; a combat, action, or engagement..
Backer :: Backer (n.) One who, or that which, backs; especially one who backs a person or thing in a contest..
Beat :: Beat (v. t.) To overcome in a battle, contest, strife, race, game, etc.; to vanquish or conquer; to surpass..
Contest :: Contest (n.) Earnest struggle for superiority, victory, defense, etc.; competition; emulation; strife in arms; conflict; combat; encounter..
Brabble :: Brabble (v. i.) To clamor; to contest noisily.
Incontested :: Incontested (a.) Not contested.
Neutrality :: Neutrality (n.) The state or quality of being neutral; the condition of being unengaged in contests between others; state of taking no part on either side; indifference.
Hard-fought :: Hard-fought (a. Vigorously) contested; as, a hard-fought battle..
Brangle :: Brangle (n.) A wrangle; a squabble; a noisy contest or dispute.
Contek :: Contek (n.) Quarrel; contention; contest.
Antagony :: Antagony (n.) Contest; opposition; antagonism.
Skirmish :: Skirmish (v. i.) A slight contest.
Scarmoge :: Scarmoge (n.) A slight contest; a skirmish. See Skirmish.
Contest :: Contest (v. t.) To strive earnestly to hold or maintain; to struggle to defend; as, the troops contested every inch of ground..
Train :: Train (v. i.) To prepare by exercise, diet, instruction, etc., for any physical contest; as, to train for a boat race..
Gymnastical :: Gymnastical (a.) Pertaining to athletic exercises intended for health, defense, or diversion; -- said of games or exercises, as running, leaping, wrestling, throwing the discus, the javelin, etc.; also, pertaining to disciplinary exercises for the intellect; athletic; as, gymnastic exercises, contests, etc..
Bout :: Bout (n.) A conflict; contest; attempt; trial; a set-to at anything; as, a fencing bout; a drinking bout..
Whip :: Whip (v. t.) To conquer; to defeat, as in a contest or game; to beat; to surpass..
Arena :: Arena (n.) Any place of public contest or exertion; any sphere of action; as, the arenaof debate; the arena of life..
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