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Definitions

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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Fitzmaurice decided it was time to resign out of concern for her health during the prolonged dispute.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei visited the White House, where both sides struck a friendly tone, following a dispute over the tech company's refusal to grant the military unconditional use of its AI models.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

In short, to the islanders, this is a dispute between two post-colonial nations.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Doral police have described the incident that led to Pearce’s arrest as a domestic dispute.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

I decided I would gently dispute with Hamlet, using my reason to stir doubt within him.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

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