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contention vs argle-bargle

argle-bargle vs contention

contention and argle-bargle both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
contention Yes No No No
argle-bargle Yes No No No
As nouns, argle-bargle is a hyponym of contention; that is, argle-bargle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than contention:
  • contention: a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
  • argle-bargle: a verbal dispute; a wrangling argument
Other hyponyms of contention include argy-bargy, firestorm, sparring, polemic, fight.
contention (noun) argle-bargle (noun)
the act of competing as for profit or a prize a verbal dispute; a wrangling argument
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
a point asserted as part of an argument
Difference between contention and argle-bargle

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