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Synonyms & Antonyms of disputed
(Entry 1 of 2)
as in controversial, debated
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for disputed
- dubious,
- iffy,
- inconclusive,
- indecisive,
- problematic
- (also problematical),
- shaky,
- uncertain
- arguable,
- controvertible,
- debatable,
- disputable,
- doubtable,
- doubtful,
- issuable,
- moot,
- negotiable,
- questionable
- academic
- (also academical),
- hypothetical,
- speculative,
- theoretical
- (also theoretic)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms for disputed
disputed
verb
past tense of dispute
Synonyms & Antonyms of disputed (Entry 2 of 2)
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
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2
to express different opinions about something often angrily
- hometown fans disputing with visiting fans over which had the better team
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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
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“Disputed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disputed. Accessed 25 Oct. 2021.
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