disagree

verb dis·agree \ ˌdis-ə-ˈgrē \

Definition of disagree

intransitive verb

1 :to fail to agree

the two accounts disagree

2 :to differ in opinion

he disagreed with me on every topic

3 :to cause discomfort or distress

fried foods disagree with me

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Examples of disagree in a Sentence

I think that I should sell my car, but he disagrees.
the leader thought we were still headed north on the trail, but I disagreed

Recent Examples of disagree from the Web

Although experts disagree about how much power Trump has to undo the actions of previous Presidents, both sides expect the matter to be tested in court.

— TIME.com, "Inside the bitter clash over public space and private rights," 25 Aug. 2017
But biostatistician Ira Longini, a disease modeler at the University of Florida in Gainesville, disagrees.

— jon cohen, Science | AAAS, "Zika has all but disappeared in the Americas. Why?," 16 Aug. 2017
But Kayden Kross disagrees with the inevitability of niches.

— lynsey g., Glamour, "Does Mainstream Porn Have an Age Problem?," 16 Aug. 2017
District and foundation representatives have talked since 2016 about the relationship between the two groups, Sally said, but still disagreed on governance questions.

— kathy routliffe, chicagotribune.com, "New Trier, educational foundation work to increase cooperation," 14 Aug. 2017
Though some homeless advocates might disagree with the relocation efforts that occurred this week and earlier this year at a large east-side camp called the Jungle, Knecht said Indianapolis goes well beyond other cities in its outreach efforts.

— maureen c. gilmer, Indianapolis Star, "City ousts homeless from camps under Downtown bridges, citing 'risk to public safety'," 10 Aug. 2017
Meanwhile, other lawyers have also taken to Twitter to disagree with their esteemed colleague.

— cyrus farivar, Ars Technica, "ACLU: Absent warrant standard, police could monitor anyone via location data," 9 Aug. 2017
Even so, the virtually impenetrable barrier of the Himalayas has generally allowed the rivals to agree to disagree.

— The Economist, "One Lifebelt, One RoadChina makes Pakistan an offer it cannot refuse," 22 July 2017
The first theory, disagreed upon by many, is based on class distinction in the early 1900s.

— katie robinson, Town & Country, "7 Strange Labor Day Facts," 20 July 2017

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Origin and Etymology of disagree

Middle English, to refuse assent, from Anglo-French desagreer, from des- dis- + agreer to agree

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disagree Synonyms

Synonyms

differ, dissent, nonconcur, take issue

Antonyms

agree, assent, concur

Related Words

clash, collide, conflict, contrast; counter, debate, object, oppose, protest, resist; contest, dispute; argue, bicker, fall out, quarrel

Near Antonyms

accede, accept, acquiesce, comply, consent, defer, subscribe; affiliate, ally, associate, collaborate, collude, come round, compromise, cooperate, get along, side

DISAGREE Defined for English Language Learners

disagree

verb

Definition of disagree for English Language Learners

: to have a different opinion : to fail to agree
: to be different
: to not be suitable for or pleasing to someone

DISAGREE Defined for Kids

disagree

verb dis·agree \ ˌdi-sə-ˈgrē \

Definition of disagree for Students

disagreed; disagreeing

1 :to have different ideas or opinions

We disagreed over the price.

2 :to be unlike each other :be different

Their descriptions disagree.

3 :to make ill

Fried foods disagree with me.

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