strife — Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict or struggle between opposing forces.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict or struggle between opposing forces.
Pronunciation (IPA): /straɪf/
Example Sentences
- The office strife began when someone kept stealing lunches from the fridge.
- Political strife divided the nation for years.
- The couple's strife over which Netflix show to watch lasted longer than the show itself.
strife
NOUN[/straɪf/]
Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict or struggle between opposing forces.
Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict or struggle between opposing forces.
He sets down the knife to embrace a peaceful life, leaving behind all strife!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'estrif' meaning 'quarrel' or 'fight', which came from the verb 'estriver' meaning 'to strive or struggle'. The word originally captured the image of warriors clashing in battle.
Breakdown
strife (from Old French 'estrif') - a complete word with no clear prefix/suffix breakdown, meaning conflict or struggle
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The office strife began when someone kept stealing lunches from the fridge.”
“Political strife divided the nation for years.”
“The couple's strife over which Netflix show to watch lasted longer than the show itself.”
“Economic inequality often leads to social strife.”
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