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disputation

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of disputation

variance of opinion on a matter

a heated disputation over the true authorship of the poem popularly known as "The Night Before Christmas"

Synonyms of disputation

contestation, controversy, debate, difference, difficulty, disagreement, dispute, dissension (also dissention), dissensus, firestorm, nonconcurrence

Words Related to disputation

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 of disputation

acceptance, compliance

Antonyms of disputation

accord, agreement, consensus, harmony, unanimity

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