dispute

Speech parts

1. dispute - Noun

2. dispute - Verb

Meaning

To contend in argument; to argue against something maintained, upheld, or claimed, by another; to discuss; to reason; to debate; to altercate; to wrangle.

To make a subject of disputation; to argue pro and con; to discuss.

To oppose by argument or assertion; to attempt to overthrow; to controvert; to express dissent or opposition to; to call in question; to deny the truth or validity of; as, to dispute assertions or arguments.

To strive or contend about; to contest.

To struggle against; to resist.

Verbal controversy; contest by opposing argument or expression of opposing views or claims; controversial discussion; altercation; debate.

Contest; struggle; quarrel.

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A long dispute means that both parties are wrong. Voltaire

It may happen sometimes that a long debate becomes the cause of a longer friendship. Commonly, those who dispute with one another at last agree. Elbert Hubbard

Some scientists claim that hydrogen, because it is so plentiful, is the basic building block of the universe. I dispute that. I say there is more stupidity than hydrogen, and that is the basic building block of the universe. Frank Zappa

At a round table there is no dispute about place. Italian Proverb

A dispute can only be resolved by discussing the problem openly and coolly. Indonesian Proverb

God grant me to dispute with those who understand me. Portuguese Proverb

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