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dispute

/ˈdɪs.pjuːt/ /dɪsˈpjuːt/

Meanings
noun
An argument or disagreement, a failure to agree.

Examples :

"The dispute over who cleaned the kitchen last night led to a family argument. "
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Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration assertion

assertion noun

/əˈsɜːʃən/ /əˈsɜɹʃən/

The act of asserting; positive declaration or averment.

"My assertion that the homework was due tomorrow was proven wrong by the teacher. "

Illustration arguments

arguments noun

/ˈɑːɡjʊmənts/ /ˈɑɹɡjəmənts/

A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason.

"My arguments for a later curfew were based on my good grades and responsible behavior. "

Illustration maintained

maintained verb

/meɪnˈteɪnd/

To support (someone), to back up or assist (someone) in an action.

"The teacher maintained discipline in the classroom by consistently enforcing the rules. "

Illustration opposition

opposition noun

/ɒpəˈzɪʃən/ /ɑpəˈzɪʃn̩/

The action of opposing or of being in conflict.

"The student's opposition to the new school rules caused a disruption. "

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controversy noun

/ˈkɑntɹəˌvɝsi/ /kənˈtɹɒvəsi/

A debate or discussion of opposing opinions; (generally) strife.

"The school board's decision to change the school mascot caused a lot of controversy. "

Illustration assertions

assertions noun

/əˈsɜːʃənz/ /əˈsɜːʃnz/

The act of asserting; positive declaration or averment.

"The student's essay was full of bold assertions, but she needed to provide evidence to support them. "

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controvert verb

/ˈkɒntrəvɜːrt/ /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːrt/

To dispute, to argue about (something).

"The students often controvert the teacher's decision about homework assignments. "

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altercation noun

/ɔl.tɚˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Heated or angry dispute

"The children had a loud altercation over the last piece of cake. "

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disagreement noun

/dɪsəˈɡɹiːmənt/

An argument or debate.

"They had a bit of a disagreement about what color to paint the bedroom, but they have reached a compromise."

Illustration residents

residents noun

/ˈrɛzɪdənts/ /ˈrɛzɪdənz/

A person, animal or plant living at a certain location or in a certain area.

"The tiger lily is a resident of Asia."

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disputation noun

/dɪsˌpjuːˈteɪʃən/

The act of disputing; a dispute or argument

"The siblings' constant disputation over the TV remote annoyed their parents. "