Dispute and Strife

Dispute

Dispute noun - Variance of opinion on a matter.
Usage example: a dispute over the proper pronunciation of “nuclear”

Strife is a synonym for dispute in argument topic. In some cases you can use "Strife" instead a noun "Dispute", when it comes to topics like disagreement, clash, debate.

Strife

Strife noun - A lack of agreement or harmony.
Usage example: in order to avoid family strife, the children spend equal time during the holidays with both of their grandmothers

Dispute is a synonym for strife in struggle topic. You can use "Dispute" instead a noun "Strife", if it concerns topics such as conflict, clash.

How words are described

original original dispute original strife
endless endless dispute endless strife
legal legal dispute legal strife
petty petty dispute petty strife
Other adjectives: constant, violent, serious, civil, personal, internal, creative, major, political, bloody, domestic, international, older, recent, marital, ongoing.
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