contestation 1
noundomain: communication
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
Definition
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
Examples
- 1.they were involved in a violent argument
Synonyms
- controversy 1
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
- contention 2
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
- disputation 2
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
- disceptation 1
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
- tilt 2
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
- argument 2
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
- arguing 1
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement


