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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The players’ union does not dispute the revenue disparity.

From Los Angeles Times

The designation followed a dispute over Anthropic’s AI tool limitations for military use; Anthropic argued retribution.

From The Wall Street Journal

The dispute has been good for Sánchez, whose domestic popularity had otherwise slipped after eight years in office.

From The Wall Street Journal

It isn’t the only dispute between the two companies, however.

From The Wall Street Journal

He said he would not be dismissing the case over the dispute.

From BBC