Definitions for dispute

Definitions for (noun) dispute

Main entry: contravention, dispute

Definition: coming into conflict with


Main entry: conflict, difference, difference of opinion, dispute

Definition: a disagreement or argument about something important

Usage: he had a dispute with his wife; there were irreconcilable differences; the familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats


Definitions for (verb) dispute

Main entry: quarrel, dispute, argufy, altercate, scrap

Definition: have a disagreement over something

Usage: We quarreled over the question as to who discovered America; These two fellows are always scrapping over something


Main entry: challenge, dispute, gainsay

Definition: take exception to

Usage: She challenged his claims


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