Dispute Meaning and Definition


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Dispute meaning

Word: Dispute

How to pronounce: dɪsˈpjuːt

Noun

Definitions:

1. A disagreement, argument, or debate.

Example sentences: "A territorial dispute between the two countries"

Transitive verb

Definitions:

1. Argue about (something); discuss heatedly.

Example sentences: "He taught and disputed with local poets"

2. Compete for; strive to win.

Example sentences: "The two drivers crashed while disputing the lead"


Synonyms:

debate

controversy

argument

litigation

discussion

polemic

public debate

contravention

contest

controversial

debatable

contestable

question at issue

controversial issue

controversial question

contentious issue

debatable question

quarrel

altercation

row

brawl

hassle

conflict

fight

tiff

argue

controvert

gainsay

disagreement

misunderstanding

difference

contention

strife

dissension

discord

dissention

contentious

impugn

wranglings

spat

bickering

challenge

contestation

question

moot

quibble

controversial matter

divisive issue

wrangle

squabble

bicker

impeach

litigate


Antonyms:

agreement

discrepancy

consent

consensus

pute


Derivations:

disputing

disputable

disputation

disputed

disputant


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Dispute in Other Languages...

Spanish: Disputa

German: Streitigkeit

French: Litige

Italian: Controversia

Turkish: Anlaşmazlık


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