Contest
/ˈkɒn.tɛst/
noun
Controversy; debate.
“no contest”
Struggle for superiority; combat.
A competition.
“The child entered the spelling contest.”
Synonyms: battle, combat, fight, competition, pageant, controversy, debate, discussion
verb
To contend.
“I will contest for the open seat on the board.”
To call into question; to oppose.
“The rival contested the dictator's re-election because of claims of voting irregularities.”
To strive earnestly to hold or maintain; to struggle to defend.
“The troops contested every inch of ground.”
Synonyms: call into question, oppose, compete, contend, go in for, controvert