Definitions

1. noun

A quarrel or dispute, especially a public or heated one.

“The politician was involved in a bitter streit with the media over the scandal.”

2. noun

A territorial or tribal dispute between groups, especially in Africa.

“The ancient kingdom was weakened by a series of streits with neighboring tribes.”

3. verb

To argue or dispute with someone.

“The two friends began to streit over who was right and who was wrong.”