Contend vs. Contentious

Contendverb

To strive in opposition; to contest; to dispute; to vie; to quarrel; to fight.

Contendverb

To struggle or exert oneself to obtain or retain possession of, or to defend.

Contendverb

To strive in debate; to engage in discussion; to dispute; to argue.

Contendverb

To believe (something is reasonable) and argue (for it); to advocate.

Contendverb

To strive in opposition; to contest; to dispute; to vie; to quarrel; to fight.

Contendverb

To struggle or exert one's self to obtain or retain possession of, or to defend.

Contendverb

To strive in debate; to engage in discussion; to dispute; to argue.

Contendverb

To struggle for; to contest.

Contendverb

maintain or assert;

Contendverb

have an argument about something

Contendverb

to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation;

Contendverb

compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

Contendverb

come to terms or deal successfully with;

Contentiousadjective

Marked by heated arguments or controversy.

Contentiousadjective

Given to struggling with others out of jealousy or discord.

Contentiousadjective

Fond of contention; given to angry debate; provoking dispute or contention; quarrelsome.

Contentiousadjective

Relating to contention or strife; involving or characterized by contention.

Contentiousadjective

Contested; litigated; litigious; having power to decide controversy.

Contentiousadjective

inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits;

Contentiousadjective

involving or likely to cause controversy;

Contentiousadjective

having or showing a ready disposition to fight;