Gainstriving
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gainstriving is a noun meaning A striving against; contention.
Meaning
A striving against; contention.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of gainstrive
Example Sentences
[…] if in peace and quietness we are so fainthearted, that with every small breath or wind of temptation we are blown away from God, and without any gainstriving are carried headlong into all kind of wickedness and mischief?
Synonyms for gainstriving
Depending on context, synonyms include gainstrife.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include counterstruggle, countereffort, agon, opposition, opponent, adversary.
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