| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| COPES | Contends (with) successfully. |
| COPES | Contends (with) |
| OPPOSES | Contends with. |
| WRESTLES | Contends (with) |
| COPES | Contends (with). |
| COPES | Contends with. |
| COPES | Contends with difficulties |
| VIES | Contends with a rival |
| antagonist | one that contends with or opposes another |
| antagonists | ANTAGONIST, one that contends with or opposes another |
