What does strife mean?
Strife means Striving; earnest endeavor; hard work..
Strife
/stɹaɪf/ · noun
Meaning
Striving; earnest endeavor; hard work..
Definitions by Sense
- Striving; earnest endeavor; hard work.
- Exertion or contention for superiority, either by physical or intellectual means.
- Bitter conflict, sometimes violent.
- (colloquial) A trouble of any kind.
- (obsolete) That which is contended against; occasion of contest.
Example Sentences
From forth the fatal loins of these two foes A pair of star-cross'd lovers take their life; Whose misadventured piteous overthrows Do with their death bury their parents' strife.
Hee is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions, and ſtrifes of wordes,[…]
A few observations about the interpretation of vows or pledges may not be out of place here. Interpretation of pledges has been a fruitful source of strife all the world over. No matter how explicit the pledge, people will turn and twist the text to suit their own purposes.
He ſpide lamenting her unlucky ſtrife,
Synonyms for strife
Antonyms for strife
Related Words
Word Forms
- strifes
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for strife?
Common synonyms include conflict, contention, discord, dissension.
What is the opposite of strife?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use strife in a sentence?
From forth the fatal loins of these two foes A pair of star-cross'd lovers take their life; Whose misadventured piteous overthrows Do with their death bury their parents' strife.
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