contend

to struggle or fight against someone or something, especially in a competition or argument

luchar contra, contender con

• contend with somebody/something

Collocations contend with the opposition · contend for a prize

• The team is contending with the league leaders.

  El equipo está luchando contra los líderes de la liga.

to say that something is true or to believe that it is true, especially when other people disagree with you

afirmar, sostener, defender

• contend that

Collocations contend that the evidence is false · contend that a claim is true

• The lawyer contended that his client was innocent.

  El abogado sostuvo que su cliente era inocente.

to argue or disagree with someone about something, especially in a formal situation such as a court of law

discutir, disputar

• contend over/with somebody/something

Collocations contend with the opposition's arguments · contend over a contract

• The two sides are contending over the terms of the agreement.

  Las dos partes están discutiendo sobre los términos del acuerdo.