contestation, n.
(contestations)
(contestations)
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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