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DISPUTES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Disputes.

Disputes - 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

Disputes - 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 were unable to resolve their disputes and ended up in court."
"The two countries have been engaged in territorial disputes for decades."
"They settled their disputes through mediation."
"He has a long history of settling disputes in a fair manner."
"The siblings often engage in petty disputes over trivial matters."
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Word Game Points

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

DISPUTES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is DISPUTES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, disputes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISPUTES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is DISPUTES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, disputes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISPUTES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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