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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