Synonyms of strife
7 similar words
Another word for strife is contention. Other synonyms of strife are discord.
Synonyms and similar words for strife
nounBitter conflict, sometimes violent.
- altercation
- contentionArgument, contest, debate, strife, struggle.
- discordTension or strife resulting from a lack of agreement; dissension.
- wrangle
nounMore synonyms
- conflict
- dissension
- struggleStrife, contention, great effort.
Meaning of strife
- noun Striving; earnest endeavor; hard work.
- noun Exertion or contention for superiority, either by physical or intellectual means.
- noun Bitter conflict, sometimes violent.
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Questions about synonyms of strife
- What is another word for strife?
- Strife has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as contention and discord.
- What does strife mean?
- Strife means striving; earnest endeavor; hard work.
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