DISPUTE


Meaning of DISPUTE in English

I. verb

1.

Synonyms: argue 2, argufy, bicker, hassle, quibble, squabble, wrangle

Contrasted words: give in, surrender

2.

Synonyms: discuss 1, agitate, argue, canvass, debate, discept, ||kick around, moot, thrash out, toss (around)

Related Word: confute, controvert, disprove, rebut, refute

Contrasted words: allow, grant

Antonyms: concede

3.

Synonyms: question 2, challenge, doubt, mistrust

4.

Synonyms: resist , buck, combat, contest, duel, fight, oppose, repel, traverse, withstand

II. noun

1.

Synonyms: argument 2, contention, controversy, hurrah, rumpus

Related Word: conflict, discord, dissension, strife

2.

Synonyms: quarrel , altercation, bickering, controversy, embroilment, falling-out, miff, squabble, tiff, wrangle

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