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dispute

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of dispute

1 variance of opinion on a matter
  • a dispute over the proper pronunciation of "nuclear"
Synonyms of dispute

controversy, debate, difference, difficulty, disagreement, disputation, dissension (also dissention), firestorm
Words Related to dispute

clash, collision, conflict, confliction, disaccord, discord, dissonance

combat, contention, strife, struggle

altercation, argument, bicker, falling-out, fight, kickup, misunderstanding, quarrel, set-to
Near Antonyms of dispute

acceptance, compliance

concord, peace
Antonyms of dispute

accord, agreement, consensus, harmony, unanimity
2 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 of dispute

altercation, argument, battle royal, bicker, brawl, controversy, cross fire, disagreement, donnybrook, falling-out, fight, hassle, imbroglio, misunderstanding, quarrel, rhubarb, row, scrap, spat, squabble, tiff, wrangle
Words Related to dispute

clash, run-in, skirmish, tangle, tussle

feud, vendetta

attack, contention, dissension (also dissention)

debate, difference, disputation

fuss, objection, protest, protestation

fisticuffs, fracas, fray, free-for-all, melee (also mêlée)

catfight

dispute

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of dispute

1 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 of dispute

challenge, contest, impeach, oppugn, query, question
Words Related to dispute

doubt, mistrust

kick (about), object (to), protest

combat, fight, oppose, resist
Phrases Synonymous with dispute

call in question (or into)
Near Antonyms of dispute

back, defend, support

advocate, champion, promote

abide, endure, stomach, tolerate
Antonyms of dispute

accept, believe, embrace, swallow
2 to express different opinions about something often angrily
  • hometown fans disputing with visiting fans over which had the better team
Synonyms of dispute

altercate, argue, bicker, brabble, brawl, controvert, fall out, fight, hassle, jar, quarrel, quibble, row, scrap, spat, squabble, tiff, wrangle
Words Related to dispute

challenge, dare, defy

clash, contend, contest, tangle

cavil, fuss, nitpick

consider, debate, discuss

kick, object, protest
Phrases Synonymous with dispute

bandy words, butt heads, lock horns, mix it up
Near Antonyms of dispute

coexist, get along

accept, agree, assent, concur, consent
3 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 of dispute

agitate, argue, bandy, bat (around or back and forth), canvass (also canvas), debate, discuss, hash (over or out), moot, talk over
Words Related to dispute

review, speak (about), talk (about)

broach, introduce, propound, raise, stir up

forge, hammer out, talk out, thrash (out), wrestle (with)

chew over, consider, deliberate, weigh

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