Entry Word: disagreement

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 variance of opinion on a matter <there was some disagreement about what the color of the missing sweater actually was>

Synonyms controversy, debate, difference, disputation, dispute, dissension

Related Words clash, collision, conflict, contention, discord, strife; discussion; altercation, argument, bicker, falling-out, fight, quarrel

Near Antonyms acceptance, compliance; concord, peace

Antonyms accord, agreement, consensus, harmony, unanimity

2 an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions <a loud disagreement started as soon as we tried to order pizza for everyone> — see argument 1
3 the quality or state of being different <there is some disagreement between the Gospels on the sequence of events> — see difference 1