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strife vs struggle

struggle vs strife

strife and struggle both are nouns.

strife is not a verb while struggle is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
strife Yes No No No
struggle Yes No Yes No
As nouns, struggle is a hypernym of strife; that is, struggle is a word with a broader meaning than strife:
  • strife: bitter conflict; heated often violent dissension
  • struggle: an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
Other hypernyms of strife include battle, conflict.
strife (noun) struggle (noun)
bitter conflict; heated often violent dissension strenuous effort
lack of agreement or harmony an energetic attempt to achieve something
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
strife (verb) struggle (verb)
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
to exert strenuous effort against opposition
climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
make a strenuous or labored effort
Difference between strife and struggle

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