Contention
Contention noun - An idea or opinion that is put forth in a discussion or debate.
Counterargument and contention are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Counterargument" instead a noun "Contention".
Counterargument
Counterargument noun - An argument offered in opposition to another argument.
Contention and counterargument are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contention" instead a noun "Counterargument".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- conflict and contention
- conflict and counterargument
- argument and contention
- argument and counterargument
- case and contention
- case and counterargument
- disagreement and contention
- disagreement and counterargument
- opposition and contention
- opposition and counterargument
- difficulty and contention
- difficulty and counterargument
- dispute and contention
- dispute and counterargument
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Counterargument and Contention. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 10, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/contention/counterargument
Contention & Counterargument. N.p., 2016. Web. 10 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/contention/counterargument>.
Counterargument or Contention. 2016. Accessed August 10, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/contention/counterargument.
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