Contend
Contend verb - To engage in a contest.
Challenged and contend are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Challenged" with "Contend", this verbs are similar.
Challenged
Challenged adjective - Deprived of the power to perform one or more natural bodily activities.
Contend and challenged are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contend" instead a verb "Challenged".
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Challenged and Contend. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/contend/challenged
Contend & Challenged. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/contend/challenged>.
Challenged or Contend. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/contend/challenged.
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