contention: words & expression meanings, synonyms, definition, antonyms, examples of usage, similar terms from the free dictionary www.dictometer.com/contention

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CONTENTION

(contention, disputa, krangling, strid)

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3 senses for contention as a Noun:

Synonyms:
- Contention
Definitions:
- a point asserted as part of an argument
Synonyms:
- Controversy
- Contention
- Contestation
- Disputation
- Disceptation
- Tilt
- Argument
- Arguing
Definitions:
- a contentious speech act
- a dispute where there is strong disagreement
Examples:
- They were involved in a violent argument
Synonyms:
- Competition
- Contention
- Rivalry
Definitions:
- the act of competing as for profit or a prize
Examples:
- The teams were in fierce contention for first place

Noun related (for contention)
bone of contention

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