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contention vs argy-bargy

argy-bargy vs contention

contention and argy-bargy both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
contention Yes No No No
argy-bargy Yes No No No
As nouns, argy-bargy is a hyponym of contention; that is, argy-bargy is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than contention:
  • contention: a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
  • argy-bargy: a verbal dispute; a wrangling argument
Other hyponyms of contention include argle-bargle, firestorm, sparring, polemic, fight.
contention (noun) argy-bargy (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 argy-bargy

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