v. Function: verb
1 to strive in opposition to someone or something FF1C; contending against the temptation to look behind him FF1E;
Synonyms: battle, fight, oppugn, tug, war
Related Words: combat, oppose, resist, withstand; contest, cope (with), vie
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Synonyms: MAINTAIN 2, argue, assert, claim, defend, justify, vindicate, warrant
Related Words: report, say, tell; charge, enjoin, urge; dictate, prescribe
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Synonyms: COMPETE 1, contest, rival, vie
Related Words: combat, oppose, resist, withstand; confront, encounter, face, meet, stand