1. contention - noun
· a point asserted as part of an argument
Hypernym(s): assertion, averment, asseveration
2. contention - noun
· a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument"
Synonym(s): controversy, contestation, disputation, disceptation, tilt, argument, arguing
Hypernym(s): dispute, difference, difference_of_opinion, conflict
3. contention - noun
· the act of competing as for profit or a prize; "the teams were in fierce contention for first place"
Synonym(s): competition, rivalry
Hypernym(s): group_action
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