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dispute

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/ˈdɪs.pjuːt/ English

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noun

  1. An argument or disagreement, a failure to agree.
  2. Verbal controversy or disagreement; altercation; debate.

verb

  1. To contend in argument; to argue against something maintained, upheld, or claimed, by another
  2. To make a subject of disputation; to argue pro and con; to discuss“Some residents disputed the proposal, saying it was based more on emotion than fact.”
  3. To oppose by argument or assertion; to controvert; to express dissent or opposition to; to call in question; to deny the truth or validity of“to dispute assertions or arguments”
  4. To strive or contend about; to contest

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