Contend and Fence

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Contend verb - Have an argument about something.

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Fence is a synonym for contend. In some cases you can use "Fence" instead a verb "Contend".

Fence verb - To drive danger or attack away from.

Usage example: had worked as a bodyguard, fencing a number of pop stars at big events

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Contend is a synonym for fence. Sometimes you can use "Contend" instead a verb "Fence".

Nearby Words: fenced, fencing, fencer, fenceless

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