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DISPUTE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Dispute.

How to pronounce dispute:

Dispute - as a noun

A disagreement or argument about something important

Example: "He had a dispute with his wife"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conflict15difference19difference of opinion
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disagreement16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Coming into conflict with

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contravention18

Dispute - as a verb

Take exception to

Example: "She challenged his claims"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
challenge15gainsay11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
contend10contest9repugn9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Have a disagreement over something

Example: "We quarreled over the question as to who discovered america"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
altercate11argufy13quarrel16scrap9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
argue6contend10debate9fence10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"They had a heated dispute over who should pay for the damages."
"The labor union was engaged in a dispute with the management."
"The siblings had a long-standing dispute over their inheritance."
"The dispute between the two nations escalated into a full-blown war."
"The homeowners association is trying to resolve a dispute over property boundaries."
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Word Game Points

Is DISPUTE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dispute is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DISPUTE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is DISPUTE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dispute is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISPUTE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is DISPUTE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dispute is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISPUTE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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