dispute

(noun, verb)

noun

1. a disagreement or argument about something important

- he had a dispute with his wife

Similar word(s): conflict, difference

Definition categories: communication, disagreement

2. coming into conflict with

Similar word(s): contravention

Definition categories: act, resistance

verb

1. take exception to

Similar word(s): challenge, gainsay

Definition categories: communication, contend, contest, repugn

2. have a disagreement over something

- We quarreled over the question as to who discovered America

Similar word(s): altercate, argufy, quarrel, scrap

Definition categories: communication, argue, contend, debate, fence

Sentences with dispute as a verb:

- Some residents disputed the proposal, saying it was based more on emotion than fact.

- to dispute assertions or arguments