dispute

dispute

verb

Definition of DISPUTE

1

to demand proof of the truth or rightness of <a whole slew of relatives eager to dispute his claim to being the sole heir>

Synonyms contest, dispute, impeach, oppugn, query, question

Related Words doubt, mistrust; kick (about), object (to), protest; combat, fight, oppose, resist

Near Antonyms back, defend, support; advocate, champion, promote; abide, endure, stomach, tolerate

Antonyms accept, believe, embrace, swallow

2

to express different opinions about something often angrily <hometown fans disputing with visiting fans over which had the better team>

Synonyms altercate, argufy, bicker, brabble, brawl, controvert, dispute, fall out, fight, hassle, jar, quarrel, quibble, row, scrap, spat, squabble, tiff, wrangle

Related Words challenge, dare, defy; clash, contend, contest, tangle; cavil, fuss, nitpick; consider, debate, discuss; kick, object, protest

Near Antonyms coexist, get along; accept, agree, assent, concur, consent

3

to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion <in an extended session the city council disputed the need for a new high school>

Synonyms agitate, argue, bandy, bat (around or back and forth), canvass (also canvas), debate, dispute, hash (over or out), moot, talk over

Related Words review, speak (about), talk (about); broach, introduce, propound, raise, stir up; forge, hammer out, talk out, thrash (out), wrestle (with); chew over, consider, deliberate, weigh