CONTENTIOUSNESS Synonyms

• a state of deep-seated ill-will

• the relation between opposing principles or forces or factors

• an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility

• (biochemistry) interference in or inhibition of the physiological action of a chemical substance by another having a similar structure

• a natural disposition to fight

• hostile or warlike attitude or nature

• a natural disposition to be hostile

• a militant aggressiveness

• a point asserted as part of an argument

• a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

• the act of competing as for profit or a prize

• a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters

• a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions

• the speech act of disagreeing or arguing or disputing

• lack of agreement or harmony

• disagreement among those expected to cooperate

• a harsh mixture of sounds

• strife resulting from a lack of agreement

• be different from one another

• a disagreement or argument about something important

• coming into conflict with

• take exception to

• have a disagreement over something

• disagreement among those expected to cooperate

• a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters

• a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition

• a state of deep-seated ill-will

• the feeling of a hostile person

• violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked

• a natural disposition to be hostile

• lack of agreement or harmony

• bitter conflict; heated often violent dissension