| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| VIES | Contends with a rival |
| table | to cause a reversal of an existing situation, esp. with regard to gaining the upper hand over a competitor, rival, antagonist, etc. |
| WRESTLES | Contends (with) |
| COPES | Contends with. |
| COPES | Contends (with). |
| OPPOSES | Contends with. |
| COPES | Contends (with) |
| COPES | Contends (with) successfully. |
| COPES | Contends with difficulties |
| antagonist | one that contends with or opposes another |
| antagonists | ANTAGONIST, one that contends with or opposes another |
