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1 (noun) in the sense of assertion

Definition

a point asserted in argument

Sufficient research evidence exists to support this contention.

Synonyms

assertion

assertions that the recession is truly over

claim

There is no evidence to support her claim that her son was injured.

stand

His tough stand won some grudging admiration.

idea

Some of his ideas about democracy are entirely his own.

view

You should make your views known to your local MP.

position

He usually takes a moderate position.

maintaining

opinion

Most who expressed an opinion spoke favourably of her.

argument

The issue has caused heated political argument.

belief

It is my belief that a common ground can be found.

allegation

The company has denied the allegations.

profession

a profession of faith

declaration

declarations of undying love

thesis

This thesis does not stand up to close inspection.

affirmation

The ministers issued a robust affirmation of their faith in the system.

asseveration (formal)

2 (noun) in the sense of dispute

Definition

disagreement or dispute

They generally tried to avoid subjects of contention between them.

Synonyms

dispute

There has been much dispute over the ownership of the lease.

hostility

She looked at Ron with open hostility.

disagreement

My instructor and I had a brief disagreement.

feuding

strife

The boardroom strife at the company is far from over.

wrangling

discord

He foments discord among the allies.

enmity

The two countries erupted into open enmity during the Gulf war.

dissension

a great deal of dissension within the armed forces

phrase

See in contention

单词	contention
释义	Trends of contention View usage for: contention (kəntenʃən) Word forms: plural contentions 1. countable noun [usually poss NOUN] Someone's contention is the idea or opinion that they are expressing in an argument or discussion. This evidence supports their contention that the outbreak of violence was prearranged. Sufficient research evidence exists to support this contention. Synonyms: assertion, claim, stand, idea More Synonyms of contention 2. uncountable noun [usu n of N] If something is a cause of contention, it is a cause of disagreement or argument. They generally tried to avoid subjects of contention between them. A particular source of contention is plans to privatise state-run companies. Synonyms: dispute, hostility, disagreement, feuding More Synonyms of contention 3. See also bone of contention 4. See in contention contention in British English (kənˈtɛnʃən) noun 1. a struggling between opponents; competition 2. dispute in an argument (esp in the phrase bone of contention) 3. a point asserted in argument Word origin C14: from Latin contentiō exertion, from contendere to contend contention in American English (kənˈtɛnʃən) noun 1. the act of contending; strife, struggle, controversy, dispute, quarrel, etc. 2. a statement or point that one argues for as true or valid SIMILAR WORDS: conˈflict, ˈdisˌcord Idioms: in (or out of) contention Word origin ME contencioun < OFr contention < L contentio < pp. of contendere: see contend More idioms containing contention a bone of contention Examples of 'contention' in a sentence contention It was great to be in contention again. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Two principal grounds were advanced in support of that contention. Times, Sunday Times (2015) This has been a serious bone of contention at home. Times, Sunday Times (2013) The main issues of contention are a new teacher evaluation system and proposed changes to health benefits. Times, Sunday Times (2012) There are others which are not in medal contention. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The landlords disputed that contention on two grounds. Times, Sunday Times (2009) He has worked his way into contention yet again. Times, Sunday Times (2011) There is no factual basis to support that contention. Times, Sunday Times (2014) That seems to be the main bone of contention in this childhood classic. Times, Sunday Times (2009) But taking the step up to medal contention at big competitions has proved difficult. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Some economic data also support the contention that things are on the cusp of getting better. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Both were in contention for individual medals. Times, Sunday Times (2007) They will not be in contention for the championship, there should be no shackles. Times, Sunday Times (2010) He was not in serious contention and finished in a tie for 11th place. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Forest Green last week and will again be in contention. The Sun (2006) I have received no evidence to support that contention. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Their main bone of contention is the qualification process, which they consider manifestly unfair and skewed against them. Times, Sunday Times (2012) China, who came a close second, look likely to be in contention again. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The victor here last year, he's the only one of the top four out of championship contention. Times, Sunday Times (2007) He suffered a knee inJury last month, but is now in contention for a place in the matchday squad this weekend. Times, Sunday Times (2013) They were expected to be out for at least two more weeks but both are in contention for places at Stoke on Sunday. The Sun (2014) But a back injury knocked him out of serious contention for a long-term football career, and he was forced into the family business. Times, Sunday Times (2008) In other languages contention British English: contention NOUN Someone's contention is the idea or opinion that they are expressing in an argument or discussion. Our contention that beautiful people are more intelligent is purely scientific. American English: contention Brazilian Portuguese: asserção Chinese: 观点辩论或讨论中表达的 European Spanish: discusión French: assertion German: Behauptung Italian: tesi Japanese: 主張 Korean: 논점 European Portuguese: alegação Latin American Spanish: discusión 1 (noun) in the sense of assertion Definition a point asserted in argument Sufficient research evidence exists to support this contention. Synonyms assertion assertions that the recession is truly over claim There is no evidence to support her claim that her son was injured. stand His tough stand won some grudging admiration. idea Some of his ideas about democracy are entirely his own. view You should make your views known to your local MP. position He usually takes a moderate position. maintaining opinion Most who expressed an opinion spoke favourably of her. argument The issue has caused heated political argument. belief It is my belief that a common ground can be found. allegation The company has denied the allegations. profession a profession of faith declaration declarations of undying love thesis This thesis does not stand up to close inspection. affirmation The ministers issued a robust affirmation of their faith in the system. asseveration (formal) 2 (noun) in the sense of dispute Definition disagreement or dispute They generally tried to avoid subjects of contention between them. Synonyms dispute There has been much dispute over the ownership of the lease. hostility She looked at Ron with open hostility. disagreement My instructor and I had a brief disagreement. feuding strife The boardroom strife at the company is far from over. wrangling discord He foments discord among the allies. enmity The two countries erupted into open enmity during the Gulf war. dissension a great deal of dissension within the armed forces phrase See in contention Additional synonyms in the sense of affirmation The ministers issued a robust affirmation of their faith in the system. Synonyms declaration, statement, assertion, oath, certification, pronouncement, avowal, asseveration (formal), averment in the sense of allegation Definition an unproved assertion or accusation The company has denied the allegations. Synonyms claim, charge, statement, profession, declaration, plea, accusation, assertion, affirmation, deposition, avowal, asseveration (formal), averment in the sense of argument Definition a discussion The issue has caused heated political argument. Synonyms debate, questioning, claim, row, discussion, dispute, issue, controversy, pleading, plea, contention, assertion, polemic, altercation, remonstrance, expostulation, remonstration Synonyms of 'contention' contention Explore 'contention' in the dictionary
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