disagreement

dis·agree·ment

noun \ˌdis-ə-ˈgrē-mənt\

Definition of DISAGREEMENT

1

: the act of disagreeing

2

a : the state of being at variance : disparity b : quarrel

Examples of DISAGREEMENT

1. There's been a lot of disagreement about how best to spend the money.
2. Several disagreements have yet to be resolved.

First Known Use of DISAGREEMENT

15th century

Related to DISAGREEMENT

Synonyms: contestation, controversy, debate, difference, difficulty, disputation, dispute, dissension (also dissention), dissensus, firestorm, nonconcurrence

Antonyms: accord, agreement, consensus, harmony, unanimity

Related Words: clash, collision, conflict, confliction, disaccord, discord, dissonance; apartness, divarication, division; combat, contention, strife, struggle; altercation, argument, bicker, falling-out, fight, kickup, misunderstanding, quarrel, set-to

Near Antonyms: acceptance, compliance; concord, peace

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