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contested

verb
  1. To contend.

    "I will contest for the open seat on the board."

    Similar: 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."

    Similar: call into question, oppose

  3. To strive earnestly to hold or maintain; to struggle to defend.

    "The troops contested every inch of ground."

Synonymscall into question, oppose, compete, contend, go in for, controvert
Antonymssupport
adjective
  1. Controversial; contentious; debated

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