CONTENTION

/kənˈtɛnʃən/ Scrabble 12 Words With Friends 16

Definition

  1. noun a point asserted as part of an argument.
  2. noun a contentious speech act. — synonyms: controversy, contestation, disputation, disceptation, tilt, argument, arguing
  3. noun the act of competing as for profit or a prize. — synonyms: competition, rivalry

Examples

  • “It is my contention that state lotteries are taxes on stupid people.”

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