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English noun: contention | |||
| 1. | contention (communication) a point asserted as part of an argument | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | assertion, asseveration, averment | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | submission | ||
| 2. | contention (communication) a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement | ||
| Samples | They were involved in a violent argument. | ||
| Synonyms | arguing, argument, contestation, controversy, disceptation, disputation, tilt | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | conflict, difference, difference of opinion, dispute | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | argle-bargle, argy-bargy, fight, firestorm, polemic, sparring | ||
| 3. | contention (act) the act of competing as for profit or a prize | ||
| Samples | The teams were in fierce contention for first place. | ||
| Synonyms | competition, rivalry | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | group action | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | contest | ||
| Antonyms | cooperation | ||
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