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tilt vs contention

contention vs tilt

tilt and contention both are nouns.

tilt is a verb but contention is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tilt Yes No Yes No
contention Yes No No No
As nouns, tilt and contention are synonyms defined as:
  • tilt and contention: a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
Other synonyms of tilt include arguing, argument, contestation, controversy, disceptation, disputation.
tilt (noun) contention (noun)
pitching dangerously to one side the act of competing as for profit or a prize
the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
a slight but noticeable partiality a point asserted as part of an argument
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances
tilt (verb) contention (verb)
charge with a tilt
to incline or bend from a vertical position
heel over
move sideways or in an unsteady way
Difference between tilt and contention

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