STRIFE


Meaning of STRIFE in English

— strifeful , adj. — strifeless , adj.

/struyf/ , n.

1. vigorous or bitter conflict, discord, or antagonism: to be at strife.

2. a quarrel, struggle, or clash: armed strife.

3. competition or rivalry: the strife of the marketplace.

4. Archaic. strenuous effort.

[ 1175-1225; ME strif estrif, akin to estriver to STRIVE ]

Syn. 1. difference, disagreement, contrariety, opposition. 2. fight, conflict.

Ant. 1, 2. peace.

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .