contend against

contend against someone or something

to fight or compete against someone or something. Do we have to contend against all this criticism? Ed refuses to have to contend against Eric.

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Eukene	-	Basque
Artakhshathra	-	Ancient Persian
Ra	RAH	Egyptian Mythology
Alyx	AL-iks	English (Rare)
Loraine	[lɔ'rein]
Sextus	SEKS-tuws	Ancient Roman