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contention

noun

/kənˈtɛnʃən/

Meaning

heated disagreement or argument; a point asserted in debate

The main contention between the two parties was over tax reform.

dispute, argument, debate, disagreement

agreement, harmony

main contention, point of contention, cause of contention, fierce contention

The cultivation of a single crop in a given area.

a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern; a cord or string for fastening

The process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route...

A large flat area of unforested grassland, especially in southeastern Europe or Siberia.

Distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated.

a piece of furniture for one person to sit on, typically having a back and four legs