strife

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Noun strife has 2 senses

discord, strife - lack of agreement or harmony
--₁ is a kind of disorder
strife - bitter conflict; heated often violent dissension
--₂ is a kind of conflict, struggle, battle
--₂ has particulars: countercurrent, crosscurrent; discord, discordance

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Strife

Definition:

Strife refers to a state of conflict, disagreement, or struggle between individuals or groups.

Examples:

As a noun:

1. The ongoing strife between the two political parties continues to divide the nation.
2. The team's internal strife affected their overall performance on the field.
3. She tried to avoid any strife with her neighbor by engaging in polite conversations.

As a verb:

1. The family is striving to overcome their financial difficulties.
2. They are constantly striving for excellence in their academic pursuits.
3. The company is striving to improve its environmental policies.

As an adjective:

1. The small town is known for its strife-ridden history.
2. The peaceful march turned into a strife-filled riot.

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