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contest Antonyms

Opposite of contest

Because the opposite of contest shifts with each meaning, the 14 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To oppose, dispute, or challenge the validity of a statement, decision, or legal claim.

Usage Example

"The relatives decided to accept the terms of the will in court."

Strongest
accept
concede
Strong
support
endorse
uphold
agree

• noun (Context 2)

A struggle or effort to gain power, control, or victory.

Usage Example

"The election quickly turned into a fierce agreement between the two leading candidates."

Strong
agreement
harmony
peace
truce

• verb (Context 3)

To engage in a competition or campaign in order to win a title, position, or seat of power.

Usage Example

"Three political parties will forfeit the upcoming parliamentary seat."

Strongest
forfeit
Strong
withdraw
surrender
yield

Similar words to contest

Words similar to contest shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

competition
dispute
challenge
compete for
vie for
struggle
oppose
tournament
See all synonyms of contest

• Nearby Words

contentless
contentment
contents
contest
contestable
contestant
contextless

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Contest. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/contest
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