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- pronunciation:
- dih
spyut
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
disputes, disputing, disputed |
| definition 1: |
to argue or debate about.
They disputed who would get the last piece of cake.- similar words:
- deny, discuss
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| definition 2: |
to question the value or truth of.
The player disputed the referee's call.- synonyms:
- challenge, question
- similar words:
- contest, contradict, deny, doubt, object to, oppose
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| definition 3: |
to argue over; compete for.
The two countries have disputed this border for years.- synonyms:
- contest
- antonyms:
- concede
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| related words: |
argue, combat, disprove, query, question |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
an argument or debate.
There is some dispute among scientists about the causes of global warming.- synonyms:
- argument, controversy
- antonyms:
- agreement
- similar words:
- debate, disagreement, discussion
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| related words: |
clash, combat, discord, dissent, misunderstanding |
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| derivation: |
disputer (n.) |
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