fence vs contend

fence is a noun but contend is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
fence	Yes	No	Yes	No
contend	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, fence and contend are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of fence include argue, debate.

As verbs, contend is a hypernym of fence; that is, contend is a word with a broader meaning than fence:

Other hypernyms of fence include fight, struggle.

fence (noun)	contend (noun)
a barrier that serves to enclose an area
a dealer in stolen property

fence (verb)	contend (verb)
have an argument about something	to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
surround with a wall in order to fortify	have an argument about something
fight with fencing swords	maintain or assert
enclose with a fence	compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
receive stolen goods	be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
	succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available