a race, conflict, or other competition between rivals, as for a prize.

struggle for victory or superiority.

strife in argument; dispute; controversy

Their marriage was marred by perpetual contest.

to struggle or fight for, as in battle.

to argue against; dispute

to contest a controversial question; to contest a will.

to call in question

They contested his right to speak.

to contend for in rivalry.

to dispute; contend; compete.