contender

Synonyms

applicant, applier, aspirant, campaigner, candidate, expectant, hopeful, prospect, seeker;

Antonyms

noncandidate;

Near Antonyms

incumbent, officeholder;

awardee, honoree, inductee;

dropout;

Related Words

competitor, contestant, entrant, entry, favorite, qualifier;

dark horse, spoiler, stalking horse;

crown prince, favorite son;

claimant, pretender;

nominee, running mate;