contention synonyms

contention

n.

  1. Conflict

    strife, controversy, dispute, competition; see battle 2, competition 1, discord 1, dispute, fight 1.

  2. An assertion supported by argument

    stand, ground, assertion, allegation, claim, avowal, asseveration, explanation, predication, profession, deposition, advancement, discussion, charge, plea, demurrer; see also declaration 1. See syn. study at discord, fight.

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