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contention

/kənˈtɛnʃən/noun3 syllables

Contention means: a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement.

Synonyms for contention12

noun, as in a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

controversy, contestation, disputation, disceptation, tilt, argument, arguing

noun, as in the act of competing as for profit or a prize

competition, rivalry

also used for contention

gainstrife, gainstriving, wrangling

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What does contention mean?3

noun

1

a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement“they were involved in a violent argument”

2

the act of competing as for profit or a prize“the teams were in fierce contention for first place”

3

a point asserted as part of an argument

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with contention?17

four syllables

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Contention in a sentence

  • The division of the property was a bone of contention between the brothers.unknown
  • Spread the table, and contention will cease.unknown

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Forms of contention

as a noun

plural
contentions