contend in Dutch
contend in Dutch
bestrijden
(intransitive) To struggle or exert oneself to obtain or retain possession of, or to defend.
betwisten
(intransitive) To be in debate; to engage in discussion; to dispute; to argue.
tegenspreken
(intransitive) To be in debate; to engage in discussion; to dispute; to argue.
weerspreken
(intransitive) To be in debate; to engage in discussion; to dispute; to argue.
aantonen
(intransitive) To believe (something is reasonable) and argue (for it); to advocate.