Words Like CONTENTION
We have put together a list of words that are similar to CONTENTION.
15 Alternative Words Similar to contention
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Firestorm
Noun Hyponym
1 examples of contention
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a bone of contention
10 definitions of contention
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A violent effort or struggle to obtain, or to resist, something; contest; strife.
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Strife in words; controversy; altercation; quarrel; dispute.
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Vehemence of endeavor; eagerness; ardor; zeal.
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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.
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a point asserted as part of an argument
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a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
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the act of competing as for profit or a prize
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The act or an instance of striving in controversy or debate. See Synonyms at discord.
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A striving to win in competition; rivalry: The teams met in fierce contention for first place.
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An assertion put forward in argument.