Contention
nounkən'tɛnʃən
Noun
the act of competing as for profit or a prize
“the teams were in fierce contention for first place”
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
Type of:DifferenceConflictDisputea point asserted as part of an argument
Type of:AvermentAsseverationAssertion
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Similar Words
- Arguing
- Argument
- Contestation
- Controversy
- Disceptation
- Disputation
- Tilt
- Competition
- Rivalry
- Contend
- Contentious