Synonyms of contesting

contesting

verb

present participle of contest

as in questioning

to demand proof of the truth or rightness of

vowed to contest the claim in court

Synonyms & Similar Words

• questioning
• challenging
• disputing
• impeaching
• doubting
• protesting
• querying
• calling in question
• opposing
• resisting
• oppugning
• fighting
• combating
• kicking (about)
• mistrusting
• objecting (to)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• believing
• accepting
• defending
• supporting
• embracing
• swallowing
• promoting
• backing
• advocating
• championing
• enduring
• tolerating
• abiding
• stomaching

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of contesting

Reflecting this sentiment, the number of independents contesting House and Senate races shot up to 217 this year (about 80 more than in 2024). — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Aug. 2026

Abrams said the broad outlines of a war with Iran, including it contesting the Strait of Hormuz, were well understood in national security circles before the fighting began. — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026

Moore, who had been a standout in his first training camp, hurt his ankle contesting a throw from New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston in Saturday’s preseason loss. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026

The only position capable of contesting the expanding power and violence of the carceral surround is abolition. — Literary Hub, 24 Aug. 2026

Oral arguments began on Monday in the California Supreme Court contesting the legality of Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco's seizure of about 650,000 ballots cast in last year's redistricting ballot measure. — Austin Turner, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

Like de Borbon, the current board members also have a stake in contesting the city’s attempt to shut down Airbnbs. — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026

Now, Jeanie is contesting her siblings’ effort to sell the family’s remaining stake to Iger and Kushner. — Law Murray, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Last year, a group of local taxpayer advocates filed a lawsuit to block a general sales tax measure in Santa Clara County, while also contesting the ballot measure text. — Grace Hase, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026