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Synonyms
strife (strīf)

[Middle English strif, from Old French estrit, estrif, from Frankish* strīd.]

noun 

  1. Heated, often violent dissension; bitter conflict. See synonyms at discord
  2. A struggle, fight, or quarrel.
  3. Contention or competition between rivals.
  4. Archaic Earnest endeavor or striving.