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