Synonyms for Strife
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1. strifenoun

   Synonyms:
   conflict, contention, discord

2. strifenoun

   Violent conflict, usually brief or limited in nature.

   Synonyms:
   discord, contention, conflict

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1. strife

   Conflict is a general word which describes opponents, whether individuals or hosts, as dashed together. One continuous conflict between entire armies is a battle. Another battle may be fought upon the same field after a considerable interval; or a new battle may follow immediately, the armies meeting upon a new field. An action is brief and partial; a battle may last for days. Engagement is a somewhat formal expression for battle; as, it was the commander's purpose to avoid a general engagement. A protracted war, including many battles, may be a stubborn contest. Combat, originally a hostile encounter between individuals, is now used also for extensive engagements. A skirmish is between small detachments or scattered troops. An encounter may be either purposed or accidental, between individuals or armed forces. Fight is a word of less dignity than battle; we should not ordinarily speak of Waterloo as a fight, unless where the word is used in the sense of fighting; as, I was in the thick of the fight.

   Synonyms:
   action, affair, battle, bout, combat, conflict, contest, encounter, engagement, fight, passage of arms, skirmish

   Antonyms:
   armistice, concord, peace, suspension of hostilities, truce

   Preposition:
   A battle of giants; battle between armies; a battle for life, against invaders; a battle to the death; the battle of (more rarely at) Marathon.

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1. strife

   Synonyms:
   struggle, contention, contest, animosity, quarrel, wrangle, disagreement, discord, bickering, emulation

   Antonyms:
   good will, peace, amity, friendliness

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1. discord, strifenoun

   lack of agreement or harmony

   Synonyms:
   discord, dissension, discordance, strife

2. strifenoun

   bitter conflict; heated often violent dissension

   Synonyms:
   discord

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1. • Conflict
   • Disorder

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1. strifenoun

   Synonyms:
   contention, contest, conflict, struggle, quarrel

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1. strifenoun

   Synonyms:
   conflict, struggle, contention, emulation, competition, battle

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1. List of paraphrases for "strife":

   sedition, conflict, unrest, disorder, struggle, infighting, dissension, discord, turmoil, fighting, dispute, war, fight

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1. Cornelius Tacitus:

   In stirring up tumult and strife, the worst men can do the most, but peace and quiet cannot be established without virtue.

2. Southern Baptists believing the Bible:

   Adding to strife at the convention was the last minute addition of Vice President Pence, the self-titled Evangelical Catholic who invited himself to speak. One member offered a motion to disinvite the vice president. What is said in Washington echoes around the world and having him - Mr. Pence - come further hinders our work, the member said. During his speech, Pence stressed a message of prayer but also a fair dose of politics,listing the administration's accomplishments including the recent summit in North Korea.He then asked for members continued support. As I stand before you today I say with confidence,jobs are back, confidence is back...and under President Donald Trump.

3. Percy Bysshe Shelley:

   Peace, peace! he is not dead, he doth not sleep -- he hath awakened from the dream of life -- 'Tis we, who lost in stormy visions, keep with phantoms an unprofitable strife.

4. Bill Weld:

   Ours is a nation built on courage, resilience, and independence. In these times of great political strife, when both major parties are entrenched in their' win at all cost' battles, the voices of the American people are being ignored and our nation is suffering, it is time for patriotic men and women across our great nation to stand and plant a flag. It is time to return to the principles of Lincoln -- equality, dignity, and opportunity for all. There is no greater cause on earth than to preserve what truly makes America great. I am ready to lead that fight.

5. President Barack Obama:

   I get a thick book full of death, destruction, strife, and chaos. That's what I take with my morning tea.