disagree

verb dis·agree \ ˌdis-ə-ˈgrē \

|Updated on: 4 Aug 2018

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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

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By 2009 Yusuf’s men were attacking the police and army, and killing clerics who disagreed with his interpretation of Islam.

— The Economist, "The fight against Islamic State is moving to Africa," 14 July 2018
Massachusetts and many other states and cities disagreed, and sued.

— emily atkin, The New Republic, "How the New Supreme Court Could Halt Climate Action," 12 July 2018
Get your history fix in one place: sign up for the weekly TIME History newsletter Even those who disagree with the Roe decision sometimes turn to the 14th Amendment for answers.

— olivia b. waxman, Time, "Trump's Supreme Court Pick Puts Spotlight on Roe v. Wade on 150th Anniversary of the Amendment That Made the Case Possible," 9 July 2018
Higbee disagrees, saying the city’s approach is unusual, especially for difficult-to-develop area like South Sheridan Road.

— emily k. coleman, Lake County News-Sun, "Petition calls for Waukegan mayor to restart talks with South Sheridan Road developer," 3 July 2018
Every listed party, gender, education level, age and racial group agreed with the exception of Republicans, who disagreed 58 percent to 36 percent.

— hayley harding, courant.com, "Americans Are Strongly In Favor of Roe V. Wade, Quinnipiac Poll Finds," 2 July 2018
Walker had tried to block Evers from picking his own lawyer, and Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel had assigned Department of Justice lawyers who disagreed with Evers' stance in the case.

— molly beck, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Supreme Court gives win to Tony Evers over Gov. Scott Walker in case challenging authority," 27 June 2018
The next four messages are indicative of people who vehemently disagreed with the piece.

— michael harriot, The Root, "The Root’s Clapback Mailbag: The Longest Clapback Ever," 22 June 2018
When asked specifically about tariffs on Canadian imports, the number of Americans who disagree rises to 62 percent.

— CBS News, "CBS News poll: Americans divided over tariffs, pardons and Russia probe," 18 June 2018

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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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take issue;

DISAGREE Defined for English Language Learners

disagree

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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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