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contention

[kuhn-ten-shuhn] / kənˈtɛn ʃən /
NOUN
competition
Synonyms
STRONGEST
argument conflict controversy dispute rivalry struggle
STRONG
altercation battle beef belligerency combat contest difference discord dissension dissent dissidence disunity enmity fight flak hassle hostility quarrel run-in scene scrap set-to squabble static strife variance war wrangle wrangling
WEAK
bone of contention bone to pick disaccord feuding
Antonyms
STRONGEST
accord agreement harmony peace
STRONG
approval authorization compliment concurrence friendship kindness praise ratification truce
WEAK
affection consideration friendliness good will sympathy
NOUN
argument for idea
Synonyms
STRONGEST
allegation assertion belief claim discussion explanation hypothesis idea opinion plea position thesis
STRONG
advancement affirmation asseveration avowal charge contestation declaration demurrer deposition ground hurrah predication profession rumpus stand view
WEAK
maintaining
Antonyms
STRONGEST
proof reality truth
STRONG
denial retreat
WEAK
affection consideration friendliness friendship good will kindness sympathy

Example Sentences

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Murphy believes the striker will be in contention to go to the World Cup if he can keep this run going.

From BBC

The outcome rippled through the AFC, with the Denver Broncos clinching the AFC West, and the Indianapolis Colts eliminated from playoff contention.

From Los Angeles Times

Reigning champions Liverpool are on a run of six games unbeaten in all competitions, following a woeful sequence of nine losses in 12 that left them all but out of title contention this season.

From Barron's

City are on a run of seven straight wins in all competitions, with the club in contention for several trophies.

From Barron's

Ms. MeLampy leaves us with the contention that we may be no different—and no better—than the other animals at the mercy of evolution’s arc.

From The Wall Street Journal

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.