STRIFE


Meaning of STRIFE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' str ī f

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English strif, from Anglo-French estrif, estri, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Dutch striden to fight, Old High German str ī tan to quarrel ― more at STRIDE

Date: 13th century

1 a : bitter sometimes violent conflict or dissension <political strife > b : an act of contention : FIGHT , STRUGGLE

2 : exertion or contention for superiority

3 archaic : earnest endeavor

synonyms see DISCORD

– strife · less \ ' str ī -fl ə s \ adjective

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