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contested
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/kənˈtestɪd/
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/kənˈtestɪd/
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contested
adjective
more contested
Comp.
most contested
Super.
UK
/kənˈtɛstɪd/
US
/kənˈtɛstɪd/
disputé
Se dit d’une compétition, d’un match ou d’un titre disputé entre plusieurs concurrents.
The contested match between the two top teams drew a large crowd.
Le match disputé entre les deux meilleures équipes a attiré une foule nombreuse.
contesté
The contested election results led to widespread protests across the country.
Les résultats contestés de l’élection ont provoqué des protestations généralisées dans tout le pays.
Synonyms
disputed
challenged
debated
controversial
argued
contest
verb
contested
Past Simple
contested
Past Simple
contested
Past Participle
contesting
Gerund
UK
/kənˈtest/
US
/kənˈtest/
(homograph)
contester
Au sens de mettre en cause, de réfuter ou de contester officiellement.
The candidate decided to contest the election results due to alleged irregularities.
Le candidat a décidé de contester les résultats de l’élection en raison d’irrégularités présumées.
Additional translations
disputer
S’emploie surtout pour une compétition, un titre ou un trophée.
concourir
Emploi plus général et soutenu dans le sens de participer à une compétition.
Synonyms
argue
dispute
debate
oppose
fight
strive
compete
challenge
Definitions
contested
adjective
Subject to dispute or disagreement.
The contested election results led to widespread protests across the country.
Involving competition or rivalry.
The contested match between the two top teams drew a large crowd.
contest
verb
To challenge or dispute something, often in a formal manner.
The candidate decided to contest the election results due to alleged irregularities.
To compete for something, especially a position or prize.
Several teams will contest the championship title this year.
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