contended
动词 contend:
maintain or assert
have an argument about something
同义词:argue, contend, debate, fence
to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
come to terms or deal successfully with
同义词:cope, get by, make out, make do, contend, grapple, deal, manage
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight