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contention

/kənˈtɛnʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does contention mean?

noun

A dispute or argument, especially a serious one, about a particular issue or point. A quality or state of being contentious.

Example

"The debate was marked by intense contention between the two opposing sides."

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