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Bone of contention

//ˈbəʊn əv kənˈtɛnʃən//

Synonyms for "bone of contention" (36 found)

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General use (34)

Noun, verb(4 words)

issue demand question cross-question

Name, noun(1 words)

Adj, noun(4 words)

problem topic interrogative interrogatory

Name, noun, verb(1 words)

Noun(15 words)

inquiry feeler interrogation catechism trial balloon quodlibet moot point casus belli leading question cross-interrogatory apple of discord sore point bone to pick crow to pluck crow to pick

tender spot vexed question cross question point at issue point in question debating point question at issue grounds for war ticklish issue

Informal (2)

Noun, verb, slang(1 words)

Noun, particle, slang(1 words)

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