Contention
Contention noun - An idea or opinion that is put forth in a discussion or debate.
Talk and contention are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Talk" instead a noun "Contention".
Talk
Talk noun - A usually formal discourse delivered to an audience.
Contention and talk are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contention" instead a noun "Talk".
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- For all the talk of who really is the Greatest Quarterback of all time (with both in contention, to say the least) and the hyped up rivalry talk, Peyton Manning and Tom Brady speak highly respectful of each other and seem to genuinely enjoy playing against one another.
Source: Friendly Rivalry
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