English dictionary

contention

noun

Parts of speech

noun

Definitions

noun

  1. the act of competing as for profit or a prize

noun

  1. a point asserted as part of an argument

noun

  1. a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

Example sentences

the teams were in fierce contention for first place
they were involved in a violent argument

Synonyms

competition rivalry controversy contestation disputation disceptation tilt argument arguing
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