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CONTESTED

(adj., verb)

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There are 5 meanings of the word Contested.

Contested - as an adjective

Disputed or made the object of contention or competition

Example: "A contested election"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
uncontested14

Contested - as a verb

To contend.

Example: "I will contest for the open seat on the board."

To call into question; to oppose.

Example: "The rival contested the dictator's re-election because of claims of voting irregularities."

To strive earnestly to hold or maintain; to struggle to defend.

Example: "The troops contested every inch of ground."

To make a subject of litigation; to defend, as a suit; to dispute or resist, as a claim, by course of law.

Example Sentences

"The contested election results sparked protests."
"The two teams played a highly contested match."
"The disputed land remains a contested territory."
"The contested will led to a lengthy legal battle."
"The issue of climate change is a heavily contested topic."
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Word Game Points

Is CONTESTED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, contested is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CONTESTED has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is CONTESTED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, contested is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONTESTED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is CONTESTED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, contested is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONTESTED has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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