dispute

[dih-spyoot] / dɪˈspyut /

NOUN

argument

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bickering brawl conflict controversy debate disagreement discord discussion disturbance feud friction misunderstanding quarrel row squabble strife wrangle

STRONG

altercation beef broil brouhaha commotion contention dissension embroilment fireworks flare-up fracas fuss hubbub miff polemic rumpus squall tiff uproar variance words

WEAK

bone of contention difference of opinion falling-out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accord agreement calm concord concurrence harmony peace quiet

VERB

argue

Synonyms

STRONGEST

challenge contend contest contradict deny discuss disprove doubt quarrel rebut refute wrangle

STRONG

agitate altercate bicker brawl canvass clash confute controvert debate gainsay hassle impugn moot negate question quibble squabble

WEAK

bump heads disaffirm discept have at jump on one's case kick around lock horns pick a bone take on thrash out toss around

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agree allow approve concede corroborate give in give up prove

STRONG

concur go along make peace

Example Sentences

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But prosecutors who don’t have a criminal case aren’t supposed to simply dump disputed evidence.

From The Wall Street Journal

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that he believed there was still a chance the dispute could be resolved diplomatically "based on a win-win game".

From BBC

As the White House searches for firmer statutory footing, it will face procedural delays, interagency disputes and more pesky legal challenges.

From The Wall Street Journal

Treasury long before courts can possibly resolve legal disputes.

From MarketWatch

He’s aware that online critics could dispute his conquests, so sometimes he insists on visiting multiple points.

From The Wall Street Journal

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