Contend and Explode

Contend

Contend verb - To engage in a contest.

Explode and contend are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Explode" instead a verb "Contend".

Explode

Explode verb - To break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure.

Contend and explode are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contend" instead a verb "Explode".

Mutual synonyms

Common collocations

turn contend turn explode turn
time contend time explode time
vehicle contend vehicle explode vehicle
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