Contend and Clash

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Contend

Contend verb - To engage in a contest.

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Clash is a synonym for contend in compete topic. In some cases you can use "Clash" instead a verb "Contend", when it comes to topics like oppose, battle.

Clash

Clash verb - To be out of harmony or agreement usually noticeably.

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Contend is a synonym for clash in fight topic. You can use "Contend" instead a verb "Clash", if it concerns topics such as battle, fight about.

Nearby Words: clashing, clashed

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time

contend time

clash time

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