contention

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contention Definition

• (n) a point asserted as part of an argument
• (n) a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument"
• (n) the act of competing as for profit or a prize; "the teams were in fierce contention for first place"

contention Synonyms

• arguing
• argument
• competition
• contention
• contestation
• controversy
• disceptation
• disputation
• rivalry
• tilt