contention

Contention is a synonym of litigation.

As nouns the difference between contention and litigation

is that contention is struggle, contest, strife, argument, debate while litigation is (legal) the conduct of a lawsuit.

As nouns the difference between chaos and contention

is that chaos is while contention is struggle, contest, strife, argument, debate.

Affray is a related term of contention.

As nouns the difference between affray and contention

is that affray is the act of suddenly disturbing any one; an assault or attack while contention is struggle, contest, strife, argument, debate.

As a verb affray

is to startle from quiet; to alarm.

Contention is a related term of tumult.

As nouns the difference between contention and tumult

is that contention is struggle, contest, strife, argument, debate while tumult is tumult, ruckus, row.

As nouns the difference between contention and peace

is that contention is struggle, contest, strife, argument, debate while peace is a state of tranquility, quiet, and harmony; absence of violence for instance, a state free from civil disturbance.

As an interjection peace is

(archaic) shut up!]], [[silence|silence!; be quiet, be silent.

As a verb peace is

(neologism) to make peace; to put at peace; to be at peace.

As nouns the difference between connoisseur and contention

is that connoisseur is a specialist of a given field whose opinion is valued; especially in one of the fine arts, or in a matter of taste while contention is struggle, contest, strife, argument, debate.

Distinction is a related term of contention.

As nouns the difference between distinction and contention

is that distinction is that which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination while contention is struggle, contest, strife, argument, debate.

Variation is a related term of contention.

As nouns the difference between variation and contention

is that variation is variation while contention is struggle, contest, strife, argument, debate.

Difference is a related term of contention.

As nouns the difference between difference and contention

is that difference is difference while contention is struggle, contest, strife, argument, debate.

Diversity is a related term of contention.

As nouns the difference between diversity and contention

is that diversity is the quality of being diverse or different; difference or unlikeness while contention is struggle, contest, strife, argument, debate.