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| 1. | [ noun ] a point asserted as part of an argument | |
| Related terms: | assertion submission contend | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement | |
| Synonyms: | argument controversy arguing tilt disceptation disputation contestation | |
| Examples: | "they were involved in a violent argument" |
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| Related terms: | dispute fight argle-bargle sparring firestorm polemic argue contest | |
| 3. | [ noun ] the act of competing as for profit or a prize | |
| Synonyms: | competition rivalry | |
| Examples: | : "the teams were in fierce contention for first place" |
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| Related terms: | cooperation group_action contest rival | |
| Similar spelling: |
content contentious condensation continuation contend contemplation contents contentment contented contender continuing condensing contentedness contending Contini contemn countenance contentedly continuo commotion contempt content_word contemptuous continent containment continuity Centeno |
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