Contestation (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Examples
- The politician's incendiary statement sparked a contestation that lasted for days and fueled public outrage.
- The labor dispute escalated into a fierce contestation between union members and management, resulting in a lengthy strike.
- Their heated exchange was on the verge of becoming physical, and security had to intervene to prevent the contestation from becoming violent.
- Her contentious comments about the economy were met with widespread contestation and criticism from economists and policymakers alike.
- The contestation at the meeting was so intense that several attendees stormed out in protest, leaving the organizers scrambling to restore order.