contestation

Meaning

  1. (countable, uncountable) The act of contesting; emulation
  2. (countable, uncountable) The act of challenging or disputing a claim or idea.
  3. (countable, uncountable) Proof by witness; attestation; testimony.

Synonyms

contention
24k
arguing
B2
argument
B2
dispute
C1
controversy
C2
disceptation
contest
B2
debate
B2
disputation
tilt
C2
disagreement
C2
rivalship
argumentation
disputing
41k
face-off
43k
polemic
quarrel
C1
rivalry
C2
altercation
C2
wrangle
33k
contesting
37k
competition
B1
pettifoggery
Translations

contestation
contestación
Streit
Anfechtung
disputa
discussió

خِلاَف

lliça

جِدال

controvèrsia
Rivalität
rivalitat

Wetteifer

Wettstreit
جدل
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˌkɒn.tɛsˈteɪ.ʃən/
Etymology

From contest + -ation.

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