Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Contention

• (n.) A violent effort or struggle to obtain, or to resist, something; contest; strife.
• (n.) Strife in words; controversy; altercation; quarrel; dispute; as, a bone of contention.
• (n.) Vehemence of endeavor; eagerness; ardor; zeal.
• (n.) A point maintained in an argument, or a line of argument taken in its support; the subject matter of discussion or strife; a position taken or contended for.

Synonyms of Contention

• Controversy
• Contestation
• Disputation
• Disceptation
• Tilt
• Argument
• Arguing
• Competition
• Rivalry

Antonyms of Contention

• Cooperation

Homophones of Contention