contention

Synonyms: altercation argument battle beef belligerency bone of contention bone to pick combat conflict contest controversy difference disaccord discord dispute dissension dissent dissidence disunity enmity feuding fight flak hassle hostility quarrel rivalry run-in scene scrap set-to squabble static strife struggle variance war wrangle wrangling

Antonyms: affection consideration friendliness friendship good will kindness sympathy

Synonyms: advancement affirmation allegation assertion asseveration avowal belief charge claim contestation declaration demurrer deposition discussion explanation ground hurrah hypothesis idea maintaining opinion plea position predication profession rumpus stand thesis view