contention

• contention

contention

Noun

a point asserted as part of an argument

Synonyms:

• contention

Noun

a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument"

Synonyms:

• controversy
• contention
• contestation
• disputation
• disceptation
• tilt
• argument
• arguing

Noun

the act of competing as for profit or a prize; "the teams were in fierce contention for first place"

Synonyms:

• competition
• contention
• rivalry