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Dispute

/ˈdɪs.pjuːt/

An argument or disagreement, a failure to agree.

📖 Definitions of "Dispute"

noun
  1. 1

    An argument or disagreement, a failure to agree.

  2. 2

    Verbal controversy or disagreement; altercation; debate.

verb
  1. 1

    To contend in argument; to argue against something maintained, upheld, or claimed, by another

  2. 2

    To make a subject of disputation; to argue pro and con; to discuss

    "Some residents disputed the proposal, saying it was based more on emotion than fact."

  3. 3

    To oppose by argument or assertion; to controvert; to express dissent or opposition to; to call in question; to deny the truth or validity of

    "to dispute assertions or arguments"

  4. 4

    To strive or contend about; to contest

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