dispute

²dis·pute

noun \di-ˈspyüt, ˈdis-ˌpyüt\

Definition of DISPUTE

1

a : verbal controversy : debate b : quarrel

2

obsolete : physical combat

Examples of DISPUTE

1. They could not settle their dispute.
2. There is a labor dispute between workers and management.
3. The two farmers are involved in a land dispute.

First Known Use of DISPUTE

1555

Related to DISPUTE

Synonyms: contestation, controversy, debate, difference, difficulty, disputation, disagreement, 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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