Words Like CONTENTION

We have put together a list of words that are similar to CONTENTION.

15 Alternative Words Similar to contention

1 Tilt Noun      Synonym Words Like Tilt
2 Argument Noun      Synonym Words Like Argument
3 Competition Noun      Synonym Words Like Competition
4 Assertion Noun      Synonym Words Like Assertion
5 Asseveration Noun      Synonym Words Like Asseveration
6 Averment Noun      Synonym Words Like Averment
7 Conflict Noun      Synonym Words Like Conflict
8 Difference Noun      Synonym Words Like Difference
9 Dispute Noun      Synonym Words Like Dispute
10 Cooperation Noun      Antonym Words Like Cooperation
11 Contest Noun      Synonym Words Like Contest
12 Quarrel Noun      Synonym Words Like Quarrel
13 Submission Noun      Hyponym Words Like Submission
14 Fight Noun      Hyponym Words Like Fight
15 Firestorm Noun      Hyponym

1 examples of contention

1 a bone of contention

10 definitions of contention

1 A violent effort or struggle to obtain, or to resist, something; contest; strife.
2 Strife in words; controversy; altercation; quarrel; dispute.
3 Vehemence of endeavor; eagerness; ardor; zeal.
4 A point maintained in an argument, or a line of argument taken in its support; the subject matter of discussion or strife; a position taken or contended for.
5 a point asserted as part of an argument
6 a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
7 the act of competing as for profit or a prize
8 The act or an instance of striving in controversy or debate. See Synonyms at discord.
9 A striving to win in competition; rivalry: The teams met in fierce contention for first place.
10 An assertion put forward in argument.
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