contention. Someone's contention is the idea or opinion that they are expressing in an argument or discussion. It is my contention that death and murder always lurk as potentials in violent relationships. If something is a cause of contention, it is a cause of disagreement or argument.
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Definition of contention noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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1. Someone's contention is the idea or opinion that they are expressing in an argument or discussion. [...] 2. If something is a cause of contention, it is a cause of disagreement or argument. [...] 3. See also bone of contention. More. Synonyms of 'contention' • assertion, claim, stand, idea [...] • dispute, hostility, disagreement, feuding [...]
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noun. a struggling together in opposition; strife. Synonyms: combat, conflict. a striving in rivalry; competition; contest. strife in debate; dispute; controversy. Synonyms: altercation, debate, dissension, disagreement. Antonyms: agreement. a point contended for or affirmed in controversy. contention.
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Someone's contention is the idea or opinion that they are expressing in an argument or discussion. This evidence supports their contention that the outbreak of violence was prearranged. Sufficient research evidence exists to support this contention. Synonyms: assertion, claim, stand, idea More Synonyms of contention.
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CONTENTION definition: 1. a belief or opinion: 2. a situation in which people or groups compete for something and have a…. Learn more.
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CONTENTION definition: 1. the disagreement that results from opposing arguments: 2. an opinion expressed in an argument…. Learn more.
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The meaning of CONTENTION is a point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument. How to use contention in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Contention.
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