Contention and Harmony

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Contention noun - An earnest effort for superiority or victory over another.

Usage example: several actresses seem to be in heated contention for the title of “worst dressed”

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Harmony is an antonym for contention in competition topic.

Harmony noun - A balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts.

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Contention is an antonym for harmony in topics: accord, proof.

further	further contention	further harmony
international	international contention	international harmony

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