strife
From WikiWord, the free dictionary
/stɹaɪf/
English
Definitions
noun
- Striving; earnest endeavor; hard work.
- Exertion or contention for superiority, either by physical or intellectual means.
- Bitter conflict, sometimes violent.
- A trouble of any kind.
Related words
Synonyms
altercationcontentiondiscordwrangleconfrontationrivalryfeudwranglingconflictcontroversydisputingcontestdisagreementinfightingbickeringdisputecontecksquabbling