repugn vs contend

repugn and contend both are verbs.

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

As verbs, repugn and contend are synonyms defined as:

repugn and contend: to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation

Other synonyms of repugn include contest.

repugn (verb)	contend (verb)
to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation	to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
	have an argument about something
	maintain or assert
	compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
	be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
	succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available