1. (noun)contention a point asserted as part of an argument Synonyms: contestation, arguing, disceptation, competition, disputation, rivalry, argument, tilt, controversy
2. (noun)controversy, contention, contestation, disputation, disceptation, tilt, argument, arguing a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement Synonyms: debate, disceptation, lean, list, rivalry, careen, inclination, sway, leaning, contention, line, rock, argument, tilt, joust, controversy, competition, disputation, literary argument, contestation, line of reasoning, arguing, statement, argumentation, logical argument, public debate, parameter
3. (noun)competition, contention, rivalry the act of competing as for profit or a prize Synonyms: rival, contestation, competitor, disceptation, competition, disputation, contender, rivalry, argument, arguing, contention, challenger, contest, tilt, controversy
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'contention'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. contention A feud is enmity between families, clans, or parties, with acts of hostility mutually retaliated and avenged; feud is rarely used of individuals, never of nations. While all the other words o Synonyms: feud, affray, brawl, contest, dissension, hostility, animosity, broil, controversy, enmity, quarrel, bitterness, contention, dispute, fray, strife
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