CONTENTIONS
(noun)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Contentions.
Contentions - as a noun
A point asserted as part of an argument
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assertion9asseveration15averment13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
Example: "They were involved in a violent argument"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arguing9argument11contestation14controversy19disceptation17disputation14tilt4Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conflict15difference19difference of opiniondispute10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of competing as for profit or a prize
Example: "The teams were in fierce contention for first place"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
competition17rivalry13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
group actionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"There were many contentions between the two political parties during the debate."
"The contentions expressed by the students during the class discussion were thought-provoking."
"The contentions between the labor union and the management escalated into a strike."
"His contentions about the company's unethical practices were widely criticized."
"The contentions surrounding the controversial policy led to heated arguments."
Word Game Points
Is CONTENTIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, contentions is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CONTENTIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is CONTENTIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, contentions is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCONTENTIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is CONTENTIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, contentions is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCONTENTIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
