contestation

/ˈkɑntəˌsteɪʃən/
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Other forms: contestations

Definitions of contestation
  1. noun
    a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
    synonyms: arguing, argument, contention, controversy, disceptation, disputation, tilt
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    argle-bargle, argy-bargy
    a verbal dispute; a wrangling argument
    firestorm
    an outburst of controversy
    sparring
    an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage
    polemic
    a controversy (especially over a belief or dogma)
    fight
    an intense verbal dispute
    type of:
    conflict, difference, difference of opinion, dispute
    a disagreement or argument about something important
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