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Contention (Noun)

Meaning 1

A contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument".

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Synonyms

  • Argument
  • Controversy
  • Disputation
  • Disceptation
  • Contestation
  • Tilt
  • Arguing

Hypernyms

  • Dispute
  • Conflict
  • Difference Of Opinion

Hyponyms

  • Sparring
  • Polemic
  • Fight
  • Argy-bargy
  • Firestorm

Related Words

  • Contend (verb)
  • Contentious (adjective)

Meaning 2

The act of competing as for profit or a prize; "the teams were in fierce contention for first place".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Competition
  • Rivalry

Hypernyms

  • Group Action

Hyponyms

  • Contest

Related Words

  • Contend (verb)

Meaning 3

A point asserted as part of an argument.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Hypernyms

  • Averment
  • Asseveration

Related Words

  • Contend (verb)
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