Dispute

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈpjuːt/

Dispute (noun)

  1. a situation where people do not agree and argue about something.
  2. a disagreement that is often settled in court.

Examples

  • The neighbors had a dispute over the fence location.
  • A dispute arose between the two companies about the contract terms.

Common collocations: settle a dispute, ongoing dispute, heated dispute, resolve a dispute, legal dispute

Dispute (verb)

  1. to argue or say that something is not true.
  2. to question or express doubt about something.

Examples

  • They disputed the referee's decision during the game.
  • She disputed the charges on her credit card bill.

Synonyms of Dispute

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Dispute

  • When parties reach a consensus.
  • When opinions align harmoniously.