Noun
The act of striving; earnest endeavor.
Exertion or contention for superiority; contest of emulation, either by intellectual or physical efforts.
Altercation; violent contention; fight; battle.
That which is contended against; occasion of contest.
Source: Webster's dictionaryAll outward forms of religion are almost useless, and are the causes of endless strife.... Believe there is a great power silently working all things for good, behave yourself and never mind the rest. Beatrix Potter
We shall continue to work for a Middle East that is free of strife and violence, living in harmony without the threat of terrorism or dangers of weapons of mass destruction. Hosni Mubarak
The purpose of separation of church and state is to keep forever from these shores the ceaseless strife that has soaked the soil of Europe with blood for centuries. James Madison
He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears. Italian Proverb
A fool's lips bring him strife and invite a beating. Moroccan Proverb
Avoid strife with those in power. Latin Proverb