Contend and Scramble

Contend

Contend verb - To engage in a contest.

Scramble is a synonym for contend in strive topic. In some cases you can use "Scramble" instead a verb "Contend".

Scramble

Scramble verb - To move (as up or over something) often with the help of the hands in holding or pulling.

Contend is a synonym for scramble in strive topic. You can use "Contend" instead a verb "Scramble", if it concerns topics such as race, jostle.

Nearby Words: scrambled, scrambling, scrambler

Common collocations

time contend time scramble time
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