Contention
Contention noun - An idea or opinion that is put forth in a discussion or debate.
Strike and contention are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Strike" instead a noun "Contention".
Strike
Strike noun - A work stoppage by a body of workers intended to force an employer to meet their demands.
Contention and strike are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contention" instead a noun "Strike".
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
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Kirkus Reviews's review of the title gives the protagonist's name as "Cameron Strike." Black Comedy: Becomes a point of contention between Strike and Robin.
Source: Literature / Career of Evil
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Strike and Contention. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/contention/strike
Contention & Strike. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/contention/strike>.
Strike or Contention. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/contention/strike.
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