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dispute
(d/I/'sp/j//u/t )

noun (n)

  • a disagreement or argument about something important(noun.communication)
    Example:
    He had a dispute with his wife.
    source: wordnet30
  • coming into conflict with(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    contravention
    source: wordnet30
  • Verbal controversy; contest by opposing argument or expression of opposing views or claims; controversial discussion; altercation; debate.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • take exception to(verb.communication)
    source: wordnet30
  • have a disagreement over something(verb.communication)
    source: wordnet30
  • To contend in argument; to argue against something maintained, upheld, or claimed, by another; to discuss; to reason; to debate; to altercate; to wrangle.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To make a subject of disputation; to argue pro and con; to discuss.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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