strife

noun
UK: /straɪf/
US: /straɪf/

  1. Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict.

    1. The strike caused much strife for everyone involved.
    2. Political strife within the government threatens to destabilize the entire region.

  2. A state of antagonism or competition; rivalry.

    1. There is much strife between the two families.
    2. The constant strife between the siblings made family gatherings tense and unpleasant.

Synonyms

conflict discord friction contention rivalry opposition struggle clash

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "strife" in English means: Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict., A state of antagonism or competition; rivalry..

The phonetic transcription of "strife" is /straɪf/ in British English and /straɪf/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "strife": conflict, discord, friction, contention, rivalry, opposition, struggle, clash.

Example usage of "strife": "The strike caused much strife for everyone involved.". More examples on the page.