dispute

noun

An argument or disagreement, a failure to agree.

(uncountable) Verbal controversy or disagreement; altercation; debate.

verb

(intransitive) to contend in argument; to argue against something maintained, upheld, or claimed, by another.

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

(transitive) to make a subject of disputation; to argue pro and con; to discuss

to strive or contend about; to contest

(obsolete) to struggle against; to resist

Roots

putoput- · Latin · reckon, think

Words related to dispute

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