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contention

noun
/kənˈtɛnʃən/

Meaning

heated disagreement or argument; a point asserted in debate

Example Sentences

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

Synonyms

dispute, argument, debate, disagreement

Antonyms

agreement, harmony

Collocations

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

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