Contention and Resentment

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Contention

Contention noun - An idea or opinion that is put forth in a discussion or debate.

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Synonyms for Contention

Antonyms for Contention

Resentment and contention are semantically related In some cases you can use "Resentment" instead a noun "Contention".

Nearby Words: content, contented, contentious, contenting

Resentment

Resentment noun - A lingering ill will towards a person for a real or imagined wrong.

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Synonyms for Resentment

Antonyms for Resentment

Contention and resentment are semantically related in conflict topic. Sometimes you can use "Contention" instead a noun "Resentment", if it concerns topics such as dislike.

Nearby Words: resentful, resented, resenting

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considerable	considerable contention	considerable resentment
heavy	heavy contention	heavy resentment
strong	strong contention	strong resentment
great	great contention	great resentment
Other adjectives: serious, major, minor.

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