Strife

/straɪf/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict.

The strife between the two political parties has caused a stalemate in the government.

Struggle or clash; a fight for something.

The strife for social justice continues to inspire many activists.

An event of discord or conflict.

Years of strife left the community divided and in need of healing.

Intense or violent conflict.

The nation's strife resulted in numerous casualties and widespread devastation.

Middle English, from Old French 'estrif', from Latin 'strīfare'.

strife for survival

A struggle to stay alive in difficult circumstances.

in strife

To be in a state of conflict or disagreement.

struggle

A forceful or violent effort to get free of restraint or resist attack.

contention

The act of arguing or a heated disagreement.

discord

A lack of harmony between persons or things.

Beef

They've had beef ever since that argument broke out.

Drama

There's so much drama in their relationship; it's always strife.