Contend and Fend off

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Contend verb - To engage in a contest.

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

Fend off verb - To drive back.

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Contend and fend off are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contend" instead a verb "Fend off".

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