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disputation

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Synonyms & 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 for 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 for disputation

acceptance,
compliance

concord,
peace

Antonyms for disputation

accord,
agreement,
consensus,
harmony,
unanimity

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“Disputation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disputation. Accessed 1 Aug. 2021.

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The first known use of disputation was in the 14th century

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