disputing

ADJECTIVE

opposed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anti antithetical averse disputed hostile inimical opposing

STRONG

battling clashing combating conflicting confronting controverting counter crossing defending denying disagreeing exposing facing gainsaying objecting protesting repelling rival warring

WEAK

against allergic antipathetic antonymous at cross-purposes at odds contrary defensive dissentient enemy in opposition incompatible irreconcilable obstructive opposite restrictive up against

Antonyms

STRONGEST

friendly kind

WEAK

in favor of

ADJECTIVE

opposed/opposing

Synonyms

WEAK

against the grain allergic anti antipathetic antithetical antonymous at cross-purposes at odds averse battling clashing combating conflicting confronting contrary controverting counter crossing defending defensive denying disagreeing disputed dissentient enemy exposing facing gainsaying hostile in opposition incompatible inimical irreconcilable objecting obstructive opposite protesting repelling restrictive rival up against warring

Antonyms

WEAK

aiding assisting compatible helping similar

ADJECTIVE

oppositional

Synonyms

WEAK

adversarial adverse against the grain allergic antagonistic anti antipathetic antithetical antonymous at cross-purposes at odds averse battling clashing combating conflicting confronting contrary controverting counter crossing defending defensive denying disagreeing disputed dissentient enemy exposing facing gainsaying hostile in opposition incompatible inimical irreconcilable objecting obstructive opposed opposite protesting repelling restrictive rival up against warring

ADJECTIVE

quarreling

Synonyms

STRONG

conflicting

WEAK

at loggerheads at odds at variance

ADJECTIVE

rival

Synonyms

STRONGEST

competing

STRONG

battling combatant combating conflicting contending contesting cutthroat emulating equal opposed striving vying

WEAK

competitive emulous

Antonyms

WEAK

assisting associate supporting

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They can help with budgeting, bill-paying, tracking expenses, monitoring accounts, disputing an incorrect credit card charge, fighting an improper medical bill and helping with the winding down of an estate.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

The BBC asked Drone to Home and James about all of these matters, and he responded by disputing the claims and threatening the corporation with legal action.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

The Palisades Bowl’s owners still are disputing whether residents’ leases remain intact.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

The Fed has also published a detailed FAQ External link disputing claims that the project includes luxury features such as VIP dining rooms or rooftop amenities, saying those elements were never built.

From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026

“Well,” said Emma, “there is no disputing about taste.—At least you admire her except her complexion.”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen

disputing

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