Synonyms of contest

Noun

1. contest, competition, social event

usage: an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

2. contest, competition, contention, rivalry

usage: a struggle between rivals

Verb

1. contest, contend, repugn, oppose

usage: to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation; "They contested the outcome of the race"

Definition and meaning of contest (Dictionary)