dispute

noun
UK: /dɪˈspjuːt/
US: /dɪˈspjuːt/

  1. An argument or disagreement, especially one involving differing opinions.

    1. We had a small dispute about the bill last night.
    2. The border dispute between the two countries has lasted for years causing problems.

  2. A disagreement or quarrel; a controversy.

    1. The neighbours are in dispute over the fence line.
    2. The company is trying to resolve the wage dispute through further negotiation.

Synonyms

argument debate quarrel controversy
dispute verb

  1. To argue about something; to discuss angrily or disagree strongly.

    1. Don't dispute with me now about money.
    2. I disputed the parking ticket because I believed that it was issued unfairly.

  2. To question or challenge the validity of something; to express doubt about something.

    1. Nobody can dispute his bravery on the battlefield.
    2. The company disputes the claim that its products are harmful to the environment.
dispute adjective

  1. To contend about; argue about; debate.

    1. It is a dispute settlement between parties now.
    2. The two nations have a long history of dispute territories and resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dispute" in English means: An argument or disagreement, especially one involving differing opinions., A disagreement or quarrel; a controversy..

The phonetic transcription of "dispute" is /dɪˈspjuːt/ in British English and /dɪˈspjuːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dispute": argument, debate, quarrel, controversy.

Example usage of "dispute": "We had a small dispute about the bill last night.". More examples on the page.