Contesting

Pronunciation: /kənˈtɛstɪŋ/

Contesting (verb)

  1. To argue against something or try to prove it is wrong.
  2. To take part in a competition or challenge for a prize or position.

Examples

  • They are contesting the results of the election.
  • She is contesting the championship title this year.

Common collocations: contest a ruling, contest a decision, contest a title, contest a prize

Synonyms of Contesting

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Contesting

  • — To contest is to disagree, while agreeing means to accept.
  • — Contesting involves refusal, while accepting means to embrace.