English dictionary

contention

/k/@/n't/E/n/S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a point asserted as part of an argument

noun.communication

Source: WordNet 3.0
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

noun.communication

Synonyms arguing argument contestation controversy disceptation disputation tilt

Source: WordNet 3.0
the act of competing as for profit or a prize

noun.act

Examples
The teams were in fierce contention for first place.

Synonyms competition rivalry

Antonyms cooperation

Source: WordNet 3.0
A violent effort or struggle to obtain, or to resist, something; contest; strife.

noun

Source: webster1913