Contention

Synonyms of contention

• dispute
• argument
• controversy

Antonyms of contention

• harmony
• agreement
• concurrence

Collocations of contention

strong contention

Frequency: 70 %

There was strong contention between the two rival teams.

heated contention

Frequency: 60 %

The debate turned into heated contention as both sides became more passionate.

contention over

Frequency: 50 %

There was contention over the distribution of resources among the group.

contention arises

Frequency: 40 %

Contention arises when there is a difference in opinions.

Idiomatic Expressions for contention

• Phrase: to be in contention for
  Meaning: to be competing for something, such as a position or a prize
  Usage: Several athletes are in contention for the title of 'Player of the Year'.