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dispute

[dih-spyoot] / dɪˈspyut /
NOUN
argument
Synonyms
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bickering brawl conflict controversy debate disagreement discord discussion disturbance feud friction misunderstanding quarrel row squabble strife wrangle
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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
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accord agreement calm concord concurrence harmony peace quiet
VERB
argue
Synonyms
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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
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agree allow approve concede corroborate give in give up prove
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concur go along make peace

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Up to 300 DHL logistics workers based at Jaguar Land Rover have voted to begin an indefinite strike in a dispute over pay, the Unite union has confirmed.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

A very public dispute with renowned short-seller Jim Chanos about whether Strategy’s premium to its market-to-net-asset-value, or mNAV, was justified preceded that premium eroding completely.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Justin Sun, the crypto entrepreneur, has gone public with his dispute with World Liberty Financial.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Walt Disney Co. saw record quarterly revenue for its theme parks division, but its Fubo deal and YouTube carriage dispute dragged down total segment operating income.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

“So!” said Gaunt triumphantly, as though he had just proved a complicated point beyond all possible dispute.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling

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