noun🔗ShareAn argument or disagreement, a failure to agree."The disputes over which TV show to watch often cause arguments between my siblings. "politicsworldgovernmentlawcommunicationsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerbal controversy or disagreement; altercation; debate."The siblings often have disputes about whose turn it is to do the dishes. "communicationlawpoliticsgovernmentsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo contend in argument; to argue against something maintained, upheld, or claimed, by another"The students often disputes the teacher's grading policy, arguing that it is unfair. "politicslawgovernmentcommunicationphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make a subject of disputation; to argue pro and con; to discuss"Some residents disputed the proposal, saying it was based more on emotion than fact."communicationlanguagepoliticslawactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo oppose by argument or assertion; to controvert; to express dissent or opposition to; to call in question; to deny the truth or validity of"to dispute assertions or arguments"politicslawgovernmentcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo strive or contend about; to contest"The siblings often dispute over which TV show to watch. "politicslawgovernmentstaterightactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo struggle against; to resist"The small dog disputes the mail carrier's arrival every day with loud barks. "actionmilitarypoliticswarlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading