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strife Synonyms

Another word for strife

Choosing another word for strife depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict, discord, or struggle between opposing individuals or groups.

Usage Example

"Years of political conflict eventually led the two factions to negotiate a formal peace treaty."

Strongest
conflict
discord
contention
Strong
dissension
friction
striving
hostility
antagonism
turmoil
Weak
feud

• noun (Context 2)

Trouble, difficulty, or an awkward situation (used INFORMALLY, especially in the phrase 'in strife').

Usage Example

"The local business found itself in serious financial trouble after losing its primary supplier."

Strongest
trouble
Strong
difficulty
predicament
distress
hardship

Opposites of strife

The opposite of strife shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

peace
harmony
concord
amity
accord
agreement
ease
unity
See all opposites of strife

• Nearby Words

strident
stridently
strider
strife
strike
strikebreaker
strikebreaking

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Strife. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/strife
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