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Definition of Dispute
1. Noun. A disagreement or argument about something important. "The familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats"
Exact synonyms: Conflict, Difference, Difference Of Opinion
Generic synonyms: Disagreement
Specialized synonyms: Collision, Arguing, Argument, Contention, Contestation, Controversy, Disceptation, Disputation, Tilt, Gap, Dustup, Quarrel, Row, Run-in, Words, Wrangle
Derivative terms: Differ, Disputatious
Generic synonyms: Disagreement
Specialized synonyms: Collision, Arguing, Argument, Contention, Contestation, Controversy, Disceptation, Disputation, Tilt, Gap, Dustup, Quarrel, Row, Run-in, Words, Wrangle
Derivative terms: Differ, Disputatious
2. Verb. Take exception to. "She challenged his claims"
Exact synonyms: Challenge, Gainsay
Specialized synonyms: Call, Call
Entails: Call Into Question, Oppugn, Question
Generic synonyms: Contend, Contest, Repugn
Derivative terms: Challenge, Challengeable, Disputation
Specialized synonyms: Call, Call
Entails: Call Into Question, Oppugn, Question
Generic synonyms: Contend, Contest, Repugn
Derivative terms: Challenge, Challengeable, Disputation
3. Noun. Coming into conflict with.
4. Verb. Have a disagreement over something. "Sam wants to dispute with Sue "; "These two fellows are always scrapping over something"
Exact synonyms: Altercate, Argufy, Quarrel, Scrap
Generic synonyms: Argue, Contend, Debate, Fence
Specialized synonyms: Brawl, Wrangle, Spat, Polemicise, Polemicize, Polemise, Polemize, Fall Out
Derivative terms: Disputant, Disputation, Disputation, Disputative, Quarrel, Quarreler, Quarreller, Scrap, Scrapper
Generic synonyms: Argue, Contend, Debate, Fence
Specialized synonyms: Brawl, Wrangle, Spat, Polemicise, Polemicize, Polemise, Polemize, Fall Out
Derivative terms: Disputant, Disputation, Disputation, Disputative, Quarrel, Quarreler, Quarreller, Scrap, Scrapper
Definition of Dispute
1. v. i. To contend in argument; to argue against something maintained, upheld, or claimed, by another; to discuss; to reason; to debate; to altercate; to wrangle.
2. v. t. To make a subject of disputation; to argue pro and con; to discuss.
3. n. Verbal controversy; contest by opposing argument or expression of opposing views or claims; controversial discussion; altercation; debate.
Definition of Dispute
1. to argue about [v -PUTED, -PUTING, -PUTES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Dispute
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