Cold war
Cold war noun - A state of political hostility that existed from 1945 until 1990 between countries led by the Soviet Union and countries led by the United States.
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Strife
Strife noun - A lack of agreement or harmony.
Usage example: in order to avoid family strife, the children spend equal time during the holidays with both of their grandmothers
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