contention (con-ten-tion)
Definition
noun. 1 a conflict or struggle 2 a point made in an argument
Example Sentence
Alexis and Chad are in contention for first place on the honor roll.
Synonyms
competition; argument; battle
Antonyms
consideration; friendliness
Rhymes
- gentian
- henschen
- mention
- pension
- tension
- ascension
- attention
- contention
- convention
- detention
- dimension
- dissension
- extension
- invention
- laurentian
- pretension
- prevention
- retention
- suspension
- apprehension
- comprehension
- condescension
- hypertension
- hypotension
- reinvention
- misapprehension