disagree
verb
dis·agree
ˌdis-ə-ˈgrē 
disagreed; disagreeing; disagrees
1
: to fail to agree
the two accounts disagree
2
: to differ in opinion
he disagreed with me on every topic
3
: to cause discomfort or distress
fried foods disagree with me
Examples of disagree in a Sentence
I think that I should sell my car, but he disagrees.
the leader thought we were still headed north on the trail, but I disagreed
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Will Americans who disagree with the outcome respect the rule of law, and more importantly, the safety of the jurors who decided the case?
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Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
Within the context of local democratic participation, people who disagree with you about objectives or simply about methods are going to have a voice, too.
—Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 29 May 2024
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Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
Within the context of local democratic participation, people who disagree with you about objectives or simply about methods are going to have a voice, too.
—Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 29 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for disagree
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disagree
verb
dis·agree
ˌdis-ə-ˈgrē
1
: to fail to agree
the two stories disagree
2
: to differ in opinion
disagree over the price
3
: to have an unpleasant effect
fried foods disagree with me
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