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contention


noun
1. a point asserted as part of an argument (Freq. 5)
Derivationally related forms:
contend
Hypernyms:
assertion, averment, asseveration
Hyponyms:
submission
2. a contentious speech act;
a dispute where there is strong disagreement (Freq. 1)
- they were involved in a violent argument
Syn:
controversy, contestation, disputation, disceptation, tilt,
argument, arguing
Derivationally related forms:
argue (for: argument), dispute (for: disputation), contest (for: contestation), contentious, contend, controversial (for: controversy)
Hypernyms:
dispute, difference, difference of opinion, conflict
Hyponyms:
argy-bargy, argle-bargle, firestorm, sparring, polemic, fight
3. the act of competing as for profit or a prize
- the teams were in fierce contention for first place
Syn:
competition, rivalry
Ant:
cooperation (for: competition)
Derivationally related forms:
rival (for: rivalry), contend, compete (for: competition)
Hypernyms:
group action
Hyponyms:
contest

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