contention, n.
(contentions)
freq. cnt. 6
(contentions)
freq. cnt. 6
a point asserted as part of an argument
<noun.communication> freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 5
contention
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a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
<noun.communication> freq. cnt.: 30 freq. cnt.: 21 freq. cnt.: 8 freq. cnt.: 1
arguing argument contention contestation controversy disceptation disputation tilt
sample sentences
"they were involved in a violent argument"
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the act of competing as for profit or a prize
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 4
competition contention rivalry
sample sentences
"the teams were in fierce contention for first place"
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