contention

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/kənˈtɛnʃən/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/kənˈtɛnʃən/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(kən tenshən)


contention
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Sense: Noun: conflict
Synonyms:
disagreement, dispute Collocations, discord, difference of opinion, conflict Collocations, bone of contention, clash Collocations, squabble, argument Collocations, quarrel Collocations, controversy Collocations, debate Collocations, wrangle, feud Collocations, row Collocations (UK, informal), confrontation, slanging match (UK, informal), war of words, fight Collocations, tiff (informal), polemic, competition Collocations, strife Collocations, battle Collocations, struggle Collocations
Sense: Noun: opinion in an argument
Synonyms:
opinion Collocations, stance Collocations, stand Collocations, standpoint Collocations, view Collocations, viewpoint, assertion Collocations, argument Collocations, grounds, allegation, charge Collocations, claim Collocations, declaration, avowal, predication, profession Collocations, discussion Collocations, idea Collocations


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