Definitions

strife

[strahyf] / straɪf /

NOUN

struggle, battle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

animosity bickering clash conflict controversy disagreement discord dispute dissension disunity fighting friction quarrel rivalry squabble warfare wrangle wrangling

STRONG

affray altercation argument blowup brawl combat competition contention contest difference dissent dissidence emulation faction fuss hassle spat static striving variance words

WEAK

factionalism squabbling tug of war

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accord agreement concurrence harmony peace

STRONG

calm conformity truce unity

WEAK

success victory

Example Sentences

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After Hauptmann's DIE WEBER, STRIFE, by Galsworthy, is the most important labor drama.

From Anarchism and Other Essays by Goldman, Emma

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