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strife

UK/stɹaɪf/ US/ˈstraɪf/ uncommon obsolete

noun

1.

lack of agreement or harmony

Synonyms
2.

Origin

From Middle English strif, stryf, striffe, from Old French estrif, noun derived from estriver, from Frankish *strīban; compare Dutch strijven. More at strive.

Phrases

  • trouble and strife

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