dispute (Meaning)
dispute (n)
a disagreement or argument about something important
coming into conflict with
dispute (v)
take exception to
have a disagreement over something
dispute (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.
Verbal controversy; contest by opposing argument or expression of opposing views or claims; controversial discussion; altercation; debate.
Contest; struggle; quarrel.
dispute (v. t.)
To make a subject of disputation; to argue pro and con; to discuss.
To oppose by argument or assertion; to attempt to overthrow; to controvert; to express dissent or opposition to; to call in question; to deny the truth or validity of; as, to dispute assertions or arguments.
To strive or contend about; to contest.
To struggle against; to resist.
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dispute Sentence Examples
- The two neighbors were involved in a dispute over the property line between their houses.
- The dispute between the company and its employees resulted in a strike.
- There was a dispute among the members of the committee about which proposal to accept.
- The dispute over who would inherit the family fortune was finally settled in court.
- The dispute between the two countries led to a diplomatic crisis.
- The dispute between the landlord and the tenant was resolved by a mediator.
- The dispute over the election results was taken to court.
- The dispute between the two political parties was so intense that it led to violence.
- The dispute between the two companies over a patent infringement was eventually settled out of court.
- The dispute between the two athletes over who was the rightful champion was never resolved.
FAQs About the word dispute
a disagreement or argument about something important, coming into conflict with, take exception to, have a disagreement over somethingTo contend in argument; to
disagreement,controversy, debate, disputation, contestation, dissention, contention,difference, dissension, difficulty
agreement, agreement, consensus, consensus, peace, harmony, accord, acceptance, unanimity, peace
The two neighbors were involved in a dispute over the property line between their houses.
The dispute between the company and its employees resulted in a strike.
There was a dispute among the members of the committee about which proposal to accept.
The dispute over who would inherit the family fortune was finally settled in court.
