contestation
1. [ noun ] a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
Synonyms: argument controversy contention arguing disceptation disputation tilt
Examples:

"they were involved in a violent argument"

Related terms: dispute fight argle-bargle sparring firestorm polemic argue contest
Similar spelling:   contagion
  contestant
  contusion
  contacting
  contact_action
  contestable
  contusioned
  contester
  contestee
  contested
  contact_lens
  contagious
  contact_print
  contact_arm
  contagiously
  condescension