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Contention

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a dispute between groups or individuals

contention(noun)

a point asserted as part of an argument

controversy, contention, contestation, disputation, disceptation, tilt, argument, arguing(noun)

a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

"they were involved in a violent argument"

competition, contention, rivalry(noun)

the act of competing as for profit or a prize

"the teams were in fierce contention for first place"

an idea or opinion that is put forth in a discussion or debate

my contention is that today's lower batting averages are the result of better pitching

an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another

several actresses seem to be in heated contention for the title of "worst dressed"

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