contending

(verb) maintain or assert. Synonyms: contend, postulate. Example: "He contended that communism had no future."

(verb) have an argument about something. Synonyms: argue, contend, debate, fence.

(verb) to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation. Synonyms: contest, contend, repugn. Example: "They contested the outcome of the race."

(verb) come to terms with. Synonyms: cope, get by, make out, make do, contend, grapple, deal, manage. Examples: "We got by on just a gallon of gas." "They made do on half a loaf of bread every day."

(verb) compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others. Synonyms: compete, vie, contend.

(verb) be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight. Synonyms: contend, fight, struggle. Examples: "The tribesmen fought each other." "Siblings are always fighting." "Militant groups are contending for control of the country."