Synonyms for
Strife
Definition
Strife means angry or bitter disagreement between people or groups.
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- bitter strife
- internal strife
- political strife
- class strife
- end the strife
- cause strife
- period of strife
- national strife
Word family
Usage note
Strife generally refers to a prolonged, often violent, struggle or conflict. While 'strive' shares a root, it means to make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
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Example sentences
- The country was torn by strife and civil war.
- The children's constant strife was getting on their parents' nerves.
- The political strife in the country led to a change in leadership.
- The company was experiencing internal strife among its employees.
- The two sisters had a lot of strife growing up together.
Quotes
The world is full of strife, but there is also love and beauty.
Strife is the beginning of consciousness.
Strife is the enemy of happiness.