Contend and Spat

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Contend

Contend verb - To engage in a contest.

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Spat and contend are semantically related in conflict topic. In some cases you can use "Spat" instead a verb "Contend", when it comes to topics like quarrel.

Spat

Spat verb - To express different opinions about something often angrily.

Usage example: we tend to spat over money more than anything else

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Contend and spat are semantically related in conflict topic. Sometimes you can use "Contend" instead a verb "Spat", if it concerns topics such as quarrel.

Nearby Word: spate

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