Contest and Withstand

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Contest verb - To demand proof of the truth or rightness of.

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Withstand is a synonym for contest in fight topic. In some cases you can use "Withstand" instead a verb "Contest".

Withstand verb - To refuse to give in to.

Usage example: trying to withstand the temptation to use the beautiful weather as an excuse to take a mental health day

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Contest is a synonym for withstand in endure topic. Sometimes you can use "Contest" instead a verb "Withstand", if it concerns topics such as battle.

Nearby Word: withstanding

contest power

withstand power

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