Contend and Misgive

Contend

Contend verb - To engage in a contest.

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

Misgive

Misgive verb - Suggest fear or doubt.

Contend and misgive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contend" instead a verb "Misgive".
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