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dispute

/ˈdɪs.pjuːt/

noun

Meaning

  • An argument or disagreement, a failure to agree.

  • Verbal controversy or disagreement; altercation; debate.

verb

Meaning

  • To contend in argument; to argue against something maintained, upheld, or claimed, by another

  • To make a subject of disputation; to argue pro and con; to discuss

    "Some residents disputed the proposal, saying it was based more on emotion than fact."

  • To oppose by argument or assertion; to controvert; to express dissent or opposition to; to call in question; to deny the truth or validity of

    "to dispute assertions or arguments"

  • To strive or contend about; to contest

  • To struggle against; to resist