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An assertion, especially one maintained in an argument

A state of disagreement or argument

A direct confrontation or competition between (usually two) teams or groups

State of being impervious, immune to, or blocking an external influence or harm

(law) A legal or court action

The state of being a candidate (for a role or position)

An actual event, situation, or fact

A subject matter or general area of interest

The action of presenting a proposal, application, or other document for consideration or judgment

A doubt about the truth or validity of something

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Noun

An assertion, especially one maintained in an argument

way of thinking

rationalization^US

rationalisation^UK

school of thought

line of reasoning

considered opinion

two cents' worth

sworn statement

generalization^US

general opinion

majority opinion

well-founded argument

point well taken

generalisation^UK

shot in the dark

summary of the facts

right of speech

right of free speech

positive statement

stamp of approval

line of argument

sneaking suspicion

conceptualization^US

conceptualisation^UK

accepted wisdom

stab in the dark

ballpark figure

where one is at

frame of reference

way of looking at things

rough calculation

unwavering belief

emotional state

preconceived idea

personal feeling

line of thinking

preconceived notion

visualization^US

visualisation^UK

hypothesizing^US

two cents worth

way of looking at it

article of faith

hypothesising^UK

line of thought

from the perspective of

approximate calculation

mental attitude

proven principle

words of wisdom

pearls of wisdom

behaviourism^UK

mental processes

science of the mind

where head is at

what makes someone tick

personality study

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“In view of their Lordships, however, such a contention is not maintainable.”

Noun

A state of disagreement or argument

misunderstanding

difference of opinion

bit of argy-bargy

inharmoniousness

exchange of views

contentiousness

lack of agreement

passage of arms

bone of contention

incompatibility

internal strife

cause célèbre

conflict of opinion

acrimonious exchange

passage at arms

reluctance to accept

disinclination to accept

verbal sparring

unwillingness to accept

refusal to accept

lack of enthusiasm for

divided loyalties

quarrelsomeness

lack of concord

knock down and drag out

internal conflict

unharmoniousness

insubordination

rough-and-tumble

knock-down-drag-out

counter-argument

question-and-answer method

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“The question about veneration and worship of manuscripts has historically been a point of contention in some sectarian Jain debates.”

Noun

A direct confrontation or competition between (usually two) teams or groups

competitiveness

fierce competition

stiff competition

tough competition

keeping up with the Joneses

strong competition

armed confrontation

military operation

military action

affair of honour

affair of honor

dog eat dog nature

rough and tumble

wrestling match

exchange of blows

passage of arms

physical encounter

rough-and-tumble

breach of the peace

sporting competition

significant contact

military campaign

passage at arms

collision course

bare-knuckled boxing

barehanded boxing

hand-to-hand fight

hand-to-hand combat

bare-hand boxing

bare-knuckle boxing

clash of opinions

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“Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United may be in a heated contention for the title, but off the pitch, their star players are competing as well. Did you see what they were up to?”

Noun

State of being impervious, immune to, or blocking an external influence or harm

Noun

(law) A legal or court action

Noun

The state of being a candidate (for a role or position)

running for office

Noun

An actual event, situation, or fact

what actually happened

fact of the matter

Noun

A subject matter or general area of interest

bone of contention

field of inquiry

matter in question

matter of contention

point in question

principal object

area under discussion

field of reference

point of contention

point of departure

piece of information

line of reasoning

focus of attention

subject of thought

itemized information

personal concern

essential point

heart of the matter

meat and potatoes

name of the game

most important fact

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Noun

The action of presenting a proposal, application, or other document for consideration or judgment

putting forward

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Noun

A doubt about the truth or validity of something

bone of contention

dissatisfaction

counter-argument

formal complaint

howls of protest

taking exception

civil disobedience

statement of dissatisfaction

chorus of disapproval

howl of protest

argument against

difficulty with

statement of opposition

minor criticism

trivial complaint

trivial objection

adverse comment

moans and groans

conflict of interest

misunderstanding

difference of opinion

verbal disapproval

critical remark

character assassination

rap over the knuckles

slap on the wrist

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