Word Meaning

Meaning of contentions

- A violent effort or struggle to obtain, or to resist, something; contest; strife.
- Strife in words; controversy; altercation; quarrel; dispute; as, a bone of contention.
- Vehemence of endeavor; eagerness; ardor; zeal.
- A point maintained in an argument, or a line of argument taken in its support; the subject matter of discussion or strife; a position taken or contended for.

Crossword clue for contentions

- Accepted rule or usage
- Convention ousting five for touching leader, causing controversy
- In dispute