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contention

/kən'tɛnʃən/

noun
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
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Similar:

arguing argument contestation controversy disceptation disputation tilt

type of:
difference conflict dispute difference of opinion
noun
the act of competing as for profit or a prize
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"the teams were in fierce contention for first place"

Similar:

competition rivalry

type of:
group action
noun
a point asserted as part of an argument
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type of:
averment asseveration assertion

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