Noun
contention -
a point asserted as part of an argument
asseveration ,
averment ,
assertion a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
Contention -
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument"
controversy ,
contention ,
contestation ,
disputation ,
disceptation ,
tilt ,
argument ,
arguing
difference of opinion ,
dispute ,
difference ,
conflict coming into conflict with
argle-bargle ,
argy-bargy a verbal dispute; a wrangling argument
firestorm an outburst of controversy; "the incident triggered a political firestorm"
sparring an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage
polemic a controversy (especially over a belief or dogma)
Contention -
the act of competing as for profit or a prize; "the teams were in fierce contention for first place"
competition ,
contention ,
rivalry
cooperation the practice of cooperating; "economic cooperation" ; "they agreed on a policy of cooperation"
group action action taken by a group of people
