disputant

dis·pu·tant

noun \di-ˈspyü-t^ənt, ˈdis-pyə-tənt\

Definition of DISPUTANT

: one that is engaged in a dispute

Examples of DISPUTANT

1. <there were only three disputants in the argument, but they made enough noise for a dozen>

First Known Use of DISPUTANT

1593

Related to DISPUTANT

Synonyms: arguer, argufier, bickerer, brawler, debater, disputer, fighter, quarreler (or quarreller), scrapper, squabbler, wrangler

Related Words: advocate, codefendant, defendant, plaintiff, pleader; challenger, contender, contestant, skirmisher; fusser, nitpicker, pettifogger, quibbler

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Rhymes with DISPUTANT

pollutant