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Definition of Contention
1. Noun. A point asserted as part of an argument.
Generic synonyms: Assertion, Asseveration, Averment
Specialized synonyms: Submission
Derivative terms: Contend
Specialized synonyms: Submission
Derivative terms: Contend
2. Noun. A contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement. "They were involved in a violent argument"
Exact synonyms: Arguing, Argument, Contestation, Controversy, Disceptation, Disputation, Tilt
Generic synonyms: Conflict, Difference, Difference Of Opinion, Dispute
Specialized synonyms: Argle-bargle, Argy-bargy, Firestorm, Sparring, Polemic, Fight
Derivative terms: Argue, Contend, Contend, Contentious, Contentious, Contest, Controversial, Dispute, Dispute
Generic synonyms: Conflict, Difference, Difference Of Opinion, Dispute
Specialized synonyms: Argle-bargle, Argy-bargy, Firestorm, Sparring, Polemic, Fight
Derivative terms: Argue, Contend, Contend, Contentious, Contentious, Contest, Controversial, Dispute, Dispute
3. Noun. The act of competing as for profit or a prize. "The teams were in fierce contention for first place"
Exact synonyms: Competition, Rivalry
Generic synonyms: Group Action
Specialized synonyms: Contest
Derivative terms: Compete, Contend, Rival
Antonyms: Cooperation
Generic synonyms: Group Action
Specialized synonyms: Contest
Derivative terms: Compete, Contend, Rival
Antonyms: Cooperation
Definition of Contention
1. n. A violent effort or struggle to obtain, or to resist, something; contest; strife.
Definition of Contention
1. [n -S]
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