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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

A dispute carried on with heat or anger

Hostile or unfriendly disposition

A reason or set of reasons given in support of an idea, action or theory

The art of investigating or discussing the truth of opinions

(law) A legal or court action

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

The use of force or violence to oppose someone or something

An actual event, situation, or fact

A long essay or dissertation involving personal research, written by a candidate for a university degree

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

A conversation or debate about a specific topic

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Noun

An assertion, especially one maintained in an argument

way of thinking

school of thought

considered opinion

two cents' worth

sworn statement

generalization^US

general opinion

majority opinion

generalisation^UK

shot in the dark

right of speech

right of free speech

positive statement

stamp of approval

line of argument

sneaking suspicion

conceptualization^US

conceptualisation^UK

accepted wisdom

ballpark figure

stab in the dark

rough calculation

where one is at

frame of reference

way of looking at things

emotional state

preconceived notion

preconceived idea

personal feeling

line of thinking

visualization^US

visualisation^UK

two cents worth

way of looking at it

hypothesizing^US

article of faith

approximate calculation

rationalization^US

rationalisation^UK

line of thought

hypothesising^UK

from the perspective of

mental attitude

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

difference of opinion

inharmoniousness

lack of agreement

internal strife

incompatibility

conflict of opinion

misunderstanding

quarrelsomeness

unharmoniousness

divided loyalties

counter-argument

lack of concord

internal conflict

insubordination

bone of contention

reluctance to accept

disinclination to accept

unwillingness to accept

refusal to accept

lack of enthusiasm for

transgressiveness

contumaciousness

palace intrigue

palace politics

irreconcilable difference

passage of arms

bit of argy-bargy

obstructiveness

dissatisfaction

civil disobedience

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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

keeping up with the Joneses

counterinsurgency

military operation

military action

armed confrontation

affair of honor

meeting for satisfaction of honour

affair of honour

dog eat dog nature

wrestling match

rough and tumble

bit of argy-bargy

passage of arms

armed hostilities

sporting competition

armed aggression

passage at arms

exchange of blows

significant contact

scene of carnage

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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

A dispute carried on with heat or anger

misunderstanding

difference of opinion

bit of argy-bargy

bone of contention

acrimonious exchange

passage of arms

passage at arms

contentiousness

exchange of views

verbal sparring

rough-and-tumble

knock-down-drag-out

cause célèbre

knock down and drag out

knock-down drag-out

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Noun

Hostile or unfriendly disposition

dissatisfaction

hateful feeling

strong aversion

intense dislike

acrimoniousness

extreme dislike

mutual hostility

chip on your shoulder

mean-spiritedness

having no use for

ill-disposedness

personality conflict

uncharitableness

evil intentions

disillusionment

hardness of heart

incompatibility

being on the warpath

bee in your bonnet

quarrelsomeness

argumentativeness

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Noun

A reason or set of reasons given in support of an idea, action or theory

rationalisation^UK

rationalization^US

line of reasoning

summary of the facts

why and wherefore

mitigating circumstances

ostensible reason

whys and wherefores

thought process

line of thought

train of thought

process of reasoning

chain of reasoning

rationalising^UK

rationalizing^US

logical thought

school of thought

the why and wherefore

deductive reasoning

balancing the books

principal element

chief ingredient

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Noun

The art of investigating or discussing the truth of opinions

logical argument

question-and-answer method

deductive reasoning

syllogistic reasoning

science of reasoning

science of thought

science of deduction

predicate logic

course of thought

antithesis and synthesis

train of thought

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Noun

(law) A legal or court action

Noun

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

running for office

Noun

The use of force or violence to oppose someone or something

Noun

An actual event, situation, or fact

what actually happened

fact of the matter

Noun

A long essay or dissertation involving personal research, written by a candidate for a university degree

piece of writing

literature review

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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

statement of dissatisfaction

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Noun

A conversation or debate about a specific topic

exchange of views

exchange of ideas

question and answer session

channel of communication

wheeling and dealing

information flow

line of reasoning

brainstorming session

eyeball-to-eyeball

verbal exchange

information sharing

giving and taking

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