Synonyms of dispute

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noun

1

as in controversy

variance of opinion on a matter

a dispute over the proper pronunciation of "nuclear"

Synonyms & Similar Words

• controversy
• disputation
• debate
• disagreement
• difference
• contestation
• dissension
• dissention
• contention
• firestorm
• difficulty
• conflict
• nonconcurrence
• quarrel
• clash
• dissensus
• argument
• discord
• dissonance
• confliction
• collision
• struggle
• fight
• altercation
• strife
• misunderstanding
• disaccord
• combat
• falling-out
• division
• set-to
• divarication
• bicker
• apartness
• kickup

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• agreement
• consensus
• harmony
• accord
• acceptance
• compliance
• unanimity
• peace
• concord

2

as in quarrel

an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions

after much dispute, the school committee decided that all backpacks would have to be stored in lockers during class hours

Synonyms & Similar Words

• quarrel
• altercation
• controversy
• disagreement
• argument
• fight
• bicker
• misunderstanding
• brawl
• squabble
• disputation
• row
• spat
• imbroglio
• debate
• skirmish
• feud
• tiff
• falling-out
• wrangle
• clash
• set-to
• contretemps
• battle royal
• cross fire
• donnybrook
• rhubarb
• difference
• tussle
• kickup
• argle-bargle
• argy-bargy
• tangle
• scrap
• hassle
• protest
• dissention
• contention
• run-in
• objection
• logomachy
• attack
• vendetta
• dissension
• protestation
• fisticuffs
• mêlée
• fuss
• melee
• fracas
• catfight
• affray
• fray
• free-for-all

dispute

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verb

1

as in to question

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 & Similar Words

• question
• challenge
• contest
• doubt
• call into question
• protest
• call in question
• impeach
• query
• fight
• oppugn
• oppose
• mistrust
• kick (about)
• resist
• object (to)
• combat

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• believe
• accept
• defend
• support
• embrace
• swallow
• back
• advocate
• promote
• tolerate
• abide
• endure
• champion
• stomach

2

as in to bicker

to express different opinions about something often angrily

hometown fans disputing with visiting fans over which had the better team

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bicker
• argue
• quarrel
• fight
• spat
• clash
• squabble
• brawl
• debate
• quibble
• wrangle
• controvert
• row
• fall out
• scrap
• discuss
• hassle
• jar
• tiff
• altercate
• argufy
• lock horns
• mix it up
• brabble
• bandy words
• contest
• butt heads
• challenge
• contend
• dare
• protest
• cavil
• object
• tangle
• defy
• fuss
• nitpick
• consider
• kick

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• get along
• agree
• accept
• concur
• coexist
• consent
• assent

3

as in to debate

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 & Similar Words

• debate
• discuss
• argue
• review
• talk over
• moot
• canvas
• canvass
• agitate
• bat (around or back and forth)
• raise
• bandy
• hash (over or out)
• speak (about)
• talk (about)
• consider
• stir up
• weigh
• propound
• introduce
• broach
• hammer out
• thrash (out)
• talk out
• wrestle (with)
• forge
• deliberate
• chew over