Contend and Upset

Contend

Contend verb - To engage in a contest.

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

Upset

Upset verb - To trouble the mind of; to make uneasy.

Contend and upset are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contend" instead a verb "Upset".

Nearby Word: upsetting

Common collocations

time contend time upset time
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Upset and Contend. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/contend/upset
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