Contention and Rift

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Contention

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

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

Nearby Words: content, contented, contentious, contenting

Rift

Rift noun - An irregular usually narrow break in a surface created by pressure.

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Contention and rift are semantically related in disagreement topic. Sometimes you can use "Contention" instead a noun "Rift", if it concerns topics such as fight.

Nearby Words: rifted, rifting

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considerable	considerable contention	considerable rift
heavy	heavy contention	heavy rift
great	great contention	great rift
serious	serious contention	serious rift
Other adjectives: main, major, immediate, political.

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