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Strife Definition & Meaning

strife
noun
  1. lack of agreement or harmony
  2. bitter conflict; heated often violent dissension

"Strife" in song lyrics

See how strife is used in real songs:

  • "Lesson in strife"
    3 Melancholy Gypsies — Beautiful Mind
  • "Tooken taken a picture of figured strife"
    3rd Bass — Problem Child
  • "It's okay to be sad feel the stress strain and strife"
    Esoteric f/ Kabir — Recognize

Usage tips for "strife"

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Frequently asked questions

What does strife mean?
lack of agreement or harmony bitter conflict; heated often violent dissension
What part of speech is strife?
Strife is a noun.
How many definitions does strife have?
Strife has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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