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dispute

/ˈdɪ.spjut/noun, verb2 syllables

Dispute means: have a disagreement over something.

Synonyms for dispute25

noun, as in a disagreement or argument about something important

difference, difference of opinion, conflict

noun, as in coming into conflict with

contravention

verb, as in have a disagreement over something

quarrel, scrap, argufy, altercate

verb, as in take exception to

challenge, gainsay

also used for dispute

debate, controversy, claim, question, argument, argy-bargy, altercation, contention, barney, bawl out, blue, bobbery, brawl, clash, ding-dong

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What does dispute mean?4

verb

1

have a disagreement over something“We quarreled over the question as to who discovered America”

2

take exception to“She challenged his claims”

noun

1

a disagreement or argument about something important“he had a dispute with his wife”

2

coming into conflict with

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with dispute?28

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All 28 rhymes for dispute, grouped by syllable

Dispute in a sentence

  • Once two people involved in a dispute have explained themselves, they arrange a compromise.AmarMecheri
  • The interpretation of this data, however, is very much in dispute.unknown
  • More than a war, it was a dispute.magnificentgoddess
  • After much negotiation, the two sides in the dispute reached a compromise.darinmex
  • His parents' disputes echoed in his mind, making him cry helplessly.Nuel
  • Disputes should be resolved through discussion, not fighting.Nuel
  • Think as you please, and so let others, and you will have no disputes.Adelpa
  • The countries concerned settled the dispute by peaceful means.RJH

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Forms of dispute

as a noun

plural
disputes

as a verb

past tense
disputed
present participle
disputing
third-person singular
disputes
past participle
disputed