English dictionary

dispute

noun

Pronunciation

ˈdɪs.pjuːt

Audio pronunciation

Parts of speech

Definitions

noun

  1. coming into conflict with

noun

  1. a disagreement or argument about something important

verb

  1. have a disagreement over something

verb

  1. take exception to

Example sentences

he had a dispute with his wife
there were irreconcilable differences
the familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats
We quarreled over the question as to who discovered America
These two fellows are always scrapping over something
She challenged his claims

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