strife
suomi-englanti sanakirjastrife englannista suomeksi
yhteenotto, selkkaus, kamppailu, riita
konflikti, erimielisyys
Substantiivi
strife englanniksi
Exertion or contention for superiority, either by physical or intellectual means.
(RQ:Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet)
(RQ:King James Version)
(syn)
1927-29, (w), ''(w)'', translated 1940 by (w), Part I, Chapter xvii:
- A few observations about the interpretation of vows or pledges may not be out of place here. Interpretation of pledges has been a fruitful source of strife all the world over. No matter how explicit the pledge, people will turn and twist the text to suit their own purposes.
A trouble of any kind.
That which is contended against; occasion of contest.
(RQ:Spenser Faerie Queene)