contested

/K AH0 N T EH1 S T AH0 D/

verb

1
To contend.
“I will contest for the open seat on the board.”
syn:compete contend go in for
2
To call into question; to oppose.
“The rival contested the dictator's re-election because of claims of voting irregularities.”
syn:call into question oppose
ant:support
3
To strive earnestly to hold or maintain; to struggle to defend.
“The troops contested every inch of ground.”
4
To make a subject of litigation; to defend, as a suit; to dispute or resist, as a claim, by course of law.
syn:controvert

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