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contest Synonyms

Another word for contest

Choosing another word for contest depends on context, so the 23 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An organized event in which people compete for supremacy, a prize, or a title in a particular sport, activity, or quality.

Usage Example

"She won first prize in the national photography competition."

Strongest
competition
Strong
tournament
match
game
championship
meet

• verb (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
dispute
challenge
Strong
oppose
question
object to
appeal
litigate

• noun (Context 3)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
struggle
Strong
conflict
battle
tussle
rivalry
Weak
clashing

• verb (Context 4)

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

Usage Example

"Three political parties will compete for the upcoming parliamentary seat."

Strongest
compete for
vie for
Strong
contend for
fight for

Opposites of contest

The opposite of contest shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

accept
concede
forfeit
withdraw
support
agreement
surrender
endorse
See all opposites of contest

• Nearby Words

contentment
contents
contessa
contest
contestable
contestant
context

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