Contention is a term that can refer to a variety of different situations, including COMPETITION, DISCORD, DISAGREEMENT, CONTROVERSY, CONFLICT, BATTLE, ALTERCATION, RIVALRY, CHARGE, FIGHT, CLASH, FRAY, CLAIM, and DEBATE. COMPETITION is an 11-letter word that refers to the act of striving against another for superiority or victory. DISCORD is a 7-letter word that describes a lack of agreement or harmony between people. DISAGREEMENT is a 12-letter word that means to have a difference of opinion. CONTROVERSY is an 11-letter word that means a prolonged public dispute or DEBATE. CONFLICT is an 8-letter word that means a CLASH or serious DISAGREEMENT between people. BATTLE is a 6-letter word that refers to a FIGHT between two or more people or groups. ALTERCATION is an 11-letter word that means a noisy argument or quarrel. RIVALRY is a 7-letter word that means a state of COMPETITION between two people or groups. CHARGE is a 6-letter word that means to accuse someone of wrongdoing. FIGHT is a 5-letter word that means to engage in physical combat. CLASH is a 5-letter word that means to come into CONFLICT with someone. FRAY is a 4-letter word that means a FIGHT or struggle. CLAIM is a 5-letter word that means to demand as being one's due. DEBATE is a 6-letter word that means to discuss a subject by considering opposing arguments.